Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by C. E. Juncker
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SKU: 01.GTR.0903.101.02.000
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A Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruiser Badge “Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer”; multi-piece construction oval gilt tombac, with a silvered tombac globe; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves, and a national eagle at the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika; the reverse plain with a vertical tapered pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “C.E. Juncker, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 44.02 mm (w) x 56.83 mm (h); weighing 38.8 grams.
The badge was instituted on April 24, 1941, and conferred upon crew members of auxiliary cruisers who showed worthiness and good behaviour, and proved themselves during a long-distance operation. It was awarded by the ship’s captain.
Auxiliary cruisers were merchant ships turned raiders, armed to differing degrees. Their mission was to disrupt trade and supply lines, and capture or sink enemy merchant vessels.
It has been estimated that the total amount of badges awarded may lie between 4500 and 4700.
The badge was designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus in Berlin. It shows a viking ship on the top half of a globe. Ship, eagle, and wreath are gilded, while the globe is silvered.
Badges by Juncker are sometimes, but not always marked “C. E. Juncker”, with “Berlin SW” below. Badges are made of tombac.
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