Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge GTRexclude Klasse für 4 Dienstjahre”

Klasse für 4 Dienstjahre”

63mm x47mm

on lemon yellow base

A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser Badge GTRexclude Klasse für 4 Dienstjahre”(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Of multi piece construction oval gilded tombac with a silvered tombac globe; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves, and a national eagle at the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika; the reverse plain with a vertical banjo pin, barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 44. 34 mm (w) x 56. 78 mm (h); weighing 39. 6