Germany, Federal Republic. A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Newly Listed An Early war Operational Flight

An  Early war Operational Flight Clasp for reconnaissance (Frontflugspange für Aufkläre) in gold for 110 operational flights

the backing of the cross as well as the thread for the inner star is dark olive

the blade measuring approximately 220 mm in length and rating better then very fine – no rusty spots or nicks

47 mm x 65

His second brush with death came ten days later at Vimy

Germany, Federal Republic. A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Newly Listed An Early war Operational Flight(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Multi piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered bronze; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 44. 61 mm (w) x 53. 15 mm (h); weighing 41. 3 grams; in virtually mint condition.