Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The bayonet measures 573 mm

The bayonet measures 573 mm in length with the scabbard on

Major (Temporary/Lieutenant-Colonel) Alfred Methven Collard

crown crafted out of same khaki fabric

whereas the third badge issued had the "256" and "Canada" removed

many photos of such small decorations worn by the young members of the Royal Families exist

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The bayonet measures 573 mm(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded tombak with aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a Viking longship sailing over the Northern Hemisphere, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 44. 45 mm (w) x