Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Auction light contact and wear

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Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Auction light contact and wear(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade runner cutting through waves, with its bow topped by a German national eagle in mid flight clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48. 73