Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, Refurbished Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction Very fine quality example

Very fine quality example

He was released on December 25

dark purple gemstone base

a laurel wreath of enameled Gold laurels sits around the medallion

exhibiting heavy wear

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, Refurbished Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction Very fine quality example(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central silvered depiction of the Northern Hemisphere topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the globe in position, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch,