Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity August was put in command

August was put in command of the Heeresfront fighting against Russian and Romanian forces

49 mm (w) x 85

set within an arabesque border

also set with numerous synthetic gems

rimmed by red enamel

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity August was put in command(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of silvered and patinated tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, cut through by a central blockade runner 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 round wire catch, designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48. 64 mm in diameter, weighing 35. 7