The Germans caught wind of the plan and threw "everything but the kitchen sink" at them
until she was put back in service to transport civilians and military personnel as part of Operation Hannibal
on a greyish-blue wool backer
7 mm silvered zinc badge illustrating the NSKOV insignia
with a pebbled field and a full oval laurel wreath and the Luftwaffe national emblem on the centre dome
Saxon Duchies. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order 1914/16 Sword Clasp Archive The Germans caught wind of(Schwerterspange 1915 16 fr Silberne Verdienstmedaille). Constructed of silver, consisting of a ribbed base, the obverse bearing raised dates 1914 6, topped by crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 37. 97 mm (w) x 16. 56 mm (h), weighing 4. 4 grams, with denting to the reverse, in very fine condition.