Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cruiser “Emden” Commemorative Badge, By Ferdinand Wagner Buy Now measuring 302 mm (w) x

measuring 302 mm (w) x 147 mm (h)

It is made out to Captain Horst von Fassong

black recessed medal bed

meaning “flying coffins”)

disembarking in the United Kingdom for service under the Canadian Loan Scheme (CANLOAN = An Offficer On Loan To the British Army) on June 24

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cruiser “Emden” Commemorative Badge, By Ferdinand Wagner Buy Now measuring 302 mm (w) x(Kreuzer Emden Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi colorued enamels, horizontal pinback, the obverse depicting a blackened silhouette of the Cruiser Emden, above blue enameled waves and a black Cross Patte, flanked by an inscription of KREUZER EMDEN, the reverse maker marked FERD. WAGNER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 34 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.