Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive pencil inscribed "27" and stamped

pencil inscribed "27" and stamped in blue ink "30 OCT

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

the obverse with a central Reichsheer-style German national eagle

with lightning bolts appearing on either side of the circle

122 mm x 167 mm

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive pencil inscribed "27" and stamped(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.