Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with an inscription of “Cercetașii

with an inscription of “Cercetașii României” (“Romanian Scouts”)

many photos of such small decorations worn by the young members of the Royal Families exist

a small Winterhilfswork pin

and a variety of Kriegsmarine award documents belonging to Senior Lieutenant Hans Schröer

whereas the third badge issued had the "256" and "Canada" removed

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Auxiliary Cruiser War Badge, By Schwerin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with an inscription of “Cercetașii(Kriegsabzeichen fr Hilfskreuzer). Constructed of gilded tombak with aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central depiction of a Viking longship sailing over the Northern Hemisphere, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 44. 45 mm (w) x