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”)

crown crafted out of same khaki fabric

coat-of arms on the reverse

Major (Temporary/Lieutenant-Colonel) Alfred Methven Collard

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