Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by Schwerin & Sohn
(Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink with aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of the Northern Hemisphere topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse globe in place, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “SCHWERIN, BERLIN”, measuring 44.52 mm (w) x 57.16 mm (h), weighing 30.0 grams, demonstrating near-total loss of finish, in very fine condition.