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

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

the back stamped in black ink with the Canadian Broad Arrow production insignia

the exterior bearing an oval blue enameled medallion with a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II of Bavaria

"1914-1916" on the reverse centrepiece

76 mm x 11 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.