Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive the back stamped in black

the back stamped in black ink with the Canadian Broad Arrow production insignia

pencil inscribed "27" and stamped in blue ink "30 OCT

122 mm x 167 mm

maker marked with LDO code “30” for the Vienna Mint

the obverse with a central Reichsheer-style German national eagle

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive the back stamped in black(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsabzeichen fr 4. Rumbootsflottille). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of the United Kingdom, flanked by a sea mine and lighthouse, in turn situated above an inscription of KANALFLOTTILLE (CHANNEL FLEET), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), a rare traditions badge worn by members of 4. Rumbootsflottille in extremely fine condition.