Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge

(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsabzeichen für 4. Räumbootsflottille). 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. Räumbootsflottille in extremely fine condition.