Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Block Runner Badge, with Miniature and Case, by Schwerin Archive the reverse is inscribed “Canada”

the reverse is inscribed “Canada” in capital letters below a maple leaf bearing the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II within two laurel wreath sprigs

a rare star in very fine condition

measuring 89 mm x 18 mm

The insignia measures 15 mm (w) x 25 mm (h)

constructed of padded dark blue wool

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Block Runner Badge, with Miniature and Case, by Schwerin Archive the reverse is inscribed “Canada”(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher mit Miniatur und Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade runner cutting through waves, with its bow overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48.