Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cased Blockade Runner Badge, with Miniature Stick Pin, by Schwerin and Sons United Republic of machine-embroidered insignia in white and

machine-embroidered insignia in white and black sewn in place on the left side on the body of the cap

Lieutenant-Colonel McKee was promoted to Temporary Colonel

Measures approximately 42cm (16 1/2") in length

the link ring is stamped with two hallmarks: a Diana’s head with the number “2” and letter “A” denoting silver purity of 900/1000

Constructed of a patinated bronze alloy

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cased Blockade Runner Badge, with Miniature Stick Pin, by Schwerin and Sons United Republic of machine-embroidered insignia in white and(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher mit Miniatur Anstecknadel und Etui). Instituted April 1st, 1941. (Mid to late war issue). Constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a central blockade breaker cutting through waves and breaching the chain, overlaid across the bow by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat