Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive the exterior bearing an oval

the exterior bearing an oval blue enameled medallion with a gilt monogram of King Ludwig II of Bavaria

the obverse with a central Reichsheer-style German national eagle

"1914-1916" on the reverse centrepiece

mainly the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Kanalflottille Traditions Badge Archive the exterior bearing an oval(Kriegsmarine Erinnerungsabzeichen fr 4. Rumbootsflottille). 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. Rumbootsflottille in extremely fine condition.