Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cruiser “Emden” Commemorative Badge, By Ferdinand Wagner United Republic of Totenkopf Pin - in black

Totenkopf Pin - in black enamel

LEICHTE BAT

V - Transition and Attempts at Reform

marked R V Pforzheim on reverse

silver crown and crossed swords clasp on the latter ribbon

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cruiser “Emden” Commemorative Badge, By Ferdinand Wagner United Republic of Totenkopf Pin - in black(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.