Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cased Blockade Runner Badge, with Miniature Stick Pin, by Schwerin and Sons United Republic of Instituted September 1st 1939

Instituted September 1st 1939

the shield sewn in place to a rectangular-shaped black felt base

machine-embroidered insignia in white and black sewn in place on the left side on the body of the cap

The blade is inscribed “Gott Mit Uns” (God with Us) on one side

Measures approximately 42cm (16 1/2") in length

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cased Blockade Runner Badge, with Miniature Stick Pin, by Schwerin and Sons United Republic of Instituted September 1st 1939(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher mit Miniatur Anstecknadel und Etui). Instituted April 1st, 1941. (Mid to late war issue). Constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade breaker cutting through waves and breaching the chain, overlaid across the bow by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat