Original German WWII Sanitized Early Military Blockade Runner Badge by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin 20th Century Along with this collection is

Along with this collection is a handwritten note that reads as follows:

Cocking the hammer fully would bring a shell into position between the bolt and chamber

The easy and reliable operation of the semi-automatic gun breeches aboard this ship impressed French ordnance officers who copied the design for their 138

with a crisp dry fire and no issues we can see

Original German WWII Sanitized Early Military Blockade Runner Badge by C. Schwerin & Sohn of Berlin 20th Century Along with this collection isOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a textbook example of a fine quality Blockade Runner badge (Blockadebrecherabzeichen) in circular silver plated tombac alloy, which was unfortunately "sanitized" by removal of the swas (hook cross). The obverse shows a large ship breaking through waves with a large Reichsadler eagle on its stern, above the removed swas, surrounded by a border of silvered chains being broken by the ship near the bottom. The