Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Republic: Defence Service Medal 1966-1970

Republic: Defence Service Medal 1966-1970 (in cupro-nickel

The epaulettes are edged partially by a golden bullion border on the squared sides

measuring 54 mm x 18 mm

with minor material fatigue evident to the wire

each star point with seven emanating rays

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Republic: Defence Service Medal 1966-1970(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 rivet securing the obverse globe in place, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback