Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Auction JABOLENC”

JABOLENC”

front panel illustrating the American coat-of-arms

constructed silver with gilt and enamels

95mm (3 ½ inches) in total length

scattered chipping evident in multi-coloured enamels throughout on both sides

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Auction JABOLENC”(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, 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 river securing the obverse globe in place, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback