Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Commemorative Badges Auction Archive number impressed "1012" and hand

number impressed "1012" and hand engraved "E

The Z11 also fought at the naval battles of Narvik

the reverse of the inscription reinforced with a black rayon backer

charmed with the country and its mineral wealth

crazing evident in the red enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Commemorative Badges Auction Archive number impressed "1012" and hand(Erinnerungsabzeichen). A mixed lot of 14 commemorative badges, with examples constructed of bronze, zink, pressed leather, and magnetic metal, reflecting a variety of organizations and events, some demonstrating moderate oxidation and loss of finish, with all but one retaining a horizontal or vertical pinback, in overall very fine condition.