Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Auction marked with the NATO insignia

marked with the NATO insignia and inscribed "NON ARTICLE 5 / ISAF" on the lid

(SS Neujahrsbotschaft mit Unterschrift)

surface wear evident on the lion

lined interior lid presenting the LDO logo in black

Constructed of black and white machine embroidery in the shape of a vertically positioned sword on a black and white outlined shield

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Auction marked with the NATO insignia(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.