Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, Refurbished Example, by C.E. Juncker Auction Measuring 105 mm (w) x

Measuring 105 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

exhibiting heavy wear

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 Measuring 105 mm (w) x(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,