Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold GRI cypher

GRI cypher

It was for this service

the inside reads “1921” on a black enamel background

measuring 160 mm (w) x 225 mm (h) x 24 mm (d)

From the collection of an autograph collector

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold GRI cypher(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of the Northern Hemisphere topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a single visible river securing the obverse globe in place, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback