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A Fine Collection of German Medals and Militaria

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№ 694

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19 May 2021

Hammer Price:
£460

A German Second War Kriegsmarine Blockade Breaker Set.
The Blockade Breaker double set of badges in excellent condition, the main badge still retaining all of the original silvering to the art deco style eagle placed on the bow of the cruiser, some slight dullness to the silvering of the chain close to the funnel of the cruiser. On the reverse side its standard wide tapering pin, original hook and hinge. Maker marked ‘Schwerin Berlin’ in the area close to the hook with all its original blue finish on the reverse side with its matching lapel pin example, which is non maker marked measuring 25mm in diameter with its standard twisted and grooved lapel pin fixing. The silvering to the art deco style eagle is superb with illuminated frosted silver edges. In its double fitted case, on removing the badges the shadow can be seen of both badges where the blue based flock has held its original colour underneath the badges. The exterior of the presentation case in imitation leather is slightly scratched on the lower side with some marks to the upper side. Closure catch working correctly,
excellent condition £300-£400

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