Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive mainly the 2nd (Special Service)

mainly the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion

pencil inscribed "27" and stamped in blue ink "30 OCT

with lightning bolts appearing on either side of the circle

maker marked with LDO code “30” for the Vienna Mint

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive mainly the 2nd (Special Service)(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.