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Auxiliary Cruisers War Badge
Uniface badge. Within an oak garland similar to U30, a viking ship with single sail set (gilt), resting on the Pole of the Northern Hemisphere (iron). Reverse Inscription: "R.S." [Auxiliary cruisers were armed merchant ships and their crews obtained badges in April 1941. A special badge with diamonds was awarded for exceptional merit]. Fitted with a pin.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0695 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War badge |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | R.S. |
| Events: | World War II, 1939-1945 |
| Date made: | 1941 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Fund |
| Measurements: | 55 mm x 43 mm |