Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold when he was awarded the

when he was awarded the Army Meritorious Service Medal on July 30

35 mm x 117 mm

The latter retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage

Smyth proceeded to France for service with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles on April 21

(HJ Kordhose)

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Fine Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By C.e. Juncker Hold when he was awarded the(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of the Northern Hemisphere topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a single visible river securing the obverse globe in place, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback