Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive 122 mm x 167 mm

122 mm x 167 mm

"1914-1916" on the reverse centrepiece

with lightning bolts appearing on either side of the circle

The carrier was cruising at about 20 knots and we probably had about 45 to 50 knots of wind across the deck

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive 122 mm x 167 mm(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.