Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive maker marked with LDO code

maker marked with LDO code “30” for the Vienna Mint

the obverse with a central Reichsheer-style German national eagle

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

with lightning bolts appearing on either side of the circle

76 mm x 11 mm

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive maker marked with LDO code(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.