A second war German “Kriegsabzeichen für Hilfskreuzer”; multi-piece construction oval gilded zink alloy with a silvered tombac globe - note that the gilt has worn off and was coated with a greenish protective lacquer; the obverse with a Viking longship sailing over the northern hemisphere of the globe, with an oval border of oak leaves, and a national eagle at the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; marked “R. S.” for “Rudolf Souval, Wien” on the reverse; measuring 56.16 mm x 44.40 mm; weighing 29.3 grams; with all of the original gilding worn off but overall near very fine condition.

