Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive The cap band is also

The cap band is also flanked by pebbled and gilded magnetic metal buttons securing in place a decorative chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled gold bullion wire and dark blue threaded piping

and so probably destroying the enemy aircraft

to reward those who distinguished themselves in action during the Second World War

maker marked "WILLIAM SCULLY LTD

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Auction Archive The cap band is also(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath, around a central depiction of a 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 banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48. 84 mm in