Germany, Federal Republic. A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Archive 000 hours of air combat

000 hours of air combat operations before it returned to the United States for a rest period

a fine quality set of insignia

War Merit Cross 2nd class with Swords (1

the scabbard measuring 748 mm in length

Germany, Federal Republic. A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge Archive 000 hours of air combat(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Multi piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered bronze; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 44. 61 mm (w) x 53. 15 mm (h); weighing 41. 3 grams; in virtually mint condition.