Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Hold the reverse of the crossed

the reverse of the crossed fouled anchors marked "24 K GOLD PLATED"

with the facing page illustrating the Hodgson family coat-of-arms

1943 for service in Europe

An example of an absolutely mint and unissed third reich period manufacture “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Hold the reverse of the crossed(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsabzeichen fr 4. Rumbootsflottille). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a raised map of the United Kingdom, flanked by a sea mine and lighthouse, in turn situated above an inscription of KANALFLOTTILLE (CHANNEL FLEET), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), a rare traditions badge worn by members of 4. Rumbootsflottille in extremely fine condition.