Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cased Mint Set of Blockade Runner Badges by Schwerin of Berlin
(Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher). The set consisting of a large Blockade Runner Badge with its matching Blockade Runner miniature stick pin. The large badge is constructed of patinated and silvered tombac, with a broad banjo style vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; marked “Otto Placzek, Berlin” (Designer) and “Schwerin, Berlin” (Manufacturer) on the reverse; measuring 48.73 mm in diameter; weighing 35.0 grams. With its miniature stick pin; in patinated tombac; measuring 25.73 mm in diameter, with a 46 mm long needle pin. Accompanied by their original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior; lined interior lid; with a slotted medal bed and a slot for the stick pin; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 105 mm (w) x 82 mm (h); with all of the original silvering intact; gently worn examples in overall mint condition.

