Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, Refurbished Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction 8 mm (h) inclusive of

8 mm (h) inclusive of its lateral-pierced suspension)

exhibiting heavy wear

dark purple gemstone base

This did not stop Tuner's desire to become a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force

which was formed in February of 1945

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, Refurbished Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction 8 mm (h) inclusive of(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central silvered depiction of the Northern Hemisphere topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the globe in position, with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch,