Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge Auction Archive marked "STERLING" and marked "IIII"

marked "STERLING" and marked "IIII" on the reverse

the waistline at the front with a strap on the left side

McDonald was discharged upon demobilization on October 22

915 silver (1934+)

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 38431 of Friday

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge Auction Archive marked "STERLING" and marked "IIII"(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of zink, the obverse with a large ship breaking through waves with a large eagle clutching a swastika on its stern, surrounded by a border of silvered chains being broken by the ship near the bottom, the reverse plain, with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback, unmarked, measuring 49. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 37. 7 grams, reverse catch missing, otherwise in very fine condition.