Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth

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SKU: 01.GTR.0903.101.05.000

Estimated market value:

$475 USD

  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Obverse
  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Reverse
  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Detail
  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Detail
  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Detail
  • Naval Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, by F. Orth Detail

Estimated market value:

$475 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Zinc gilt/Silvered Zinc
  • Size
    44.5x57mm

Physical Description and Item Details


In zinc, by maker Friedrich Orth, gilding worn off, gold wash is mostly gone, otherwise in very fine condition.

History


The badge was instituted on April 24, 1941, and conferred upon crew members of auxiliary cruisers who showed worthiness and good behaviour, and proved themselves during a long-distance operation. It was awarded by the ship’s captain.

Auxiliary cruisers were merchant ships turned raiders, armed to differing degrees. Their mission was to disrupt trade and supply lines, and capture or sink enemy merchant vessels.

It has been estimated that the total amount of badges awarded may lie between 4500 and 4700.

The badge was designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus in Berlin. It shows a viking ship on the top half of a globe. Ship, eagle, and wreath are gilded, while the globe is silvered.

Badges by Orth are maker marked “f.o.”. Badges are made of zinc.

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