An Early War Quality Blockade Runner Badge

An early fine quality manufacture Blockade Runner badge; constructed in patinated and silvered tombac, with the majority of the original silvering remaining; slender banjo-style pin with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked “Otto Placzek, Berlin” (Designer), and maker marked “Schwerin, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 48.80 mm in diameter; weighing 35.9 grams; near extremely fine condition.