Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Block Runner Badge, with Miniature and Case, by Schwerin GTRexclude an ovular decoration in multi-coloured

an ovular decoration in multi-coloured enamels depicting spanish emblems

the obverse consisting of an Iron Cross

He was awarded an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

measuring 56 mm x 36 mm

71 mm (w) x 78

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Block Runner Badge, with Miniature and Case, by Schwerin GTRexclude an ovular decoration in multi-coloured(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher mit Miniatur und Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade runner cutting through waves, with its bow overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48.