Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive mainly the 2nd (Special Service)

mainly the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion

The carrier was cruising at about 20 knots and we probably had about 45 to 50 knots of wind across the deck

maker marked with LDO code “30” for the Vienna Mint

A Cased WWI Japanese Victory Medal - A Cased WWI Japanese Victory Medal - Official Japanese striking

the obverse with a central Reichsheer-style German national eagle

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive mainly the 2nd (Special Service)(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.