Bundesrepublik 57 versions of the Auxillary Cruiser & Krim Shield

[DavidM]

Hello

I have just received these two 57 versions of the Auxillary Cruiser award and the Krim shield.

As always, any comments or observations welcomed.

[DavidM]

Rear of Auxillary Cruiser Award

[DavidM]

Krim Shield

[DavidM]

Rear of Krim Shield

[Grant Broadhurst]

Hello David ,

Great catch , both look like early versions .

The aux cruiser has a nice toned globe which is a good indicator as the later ones are not even lightly washed with black to make the details stand out .

The shiled is a nice chocolate brown one when they actually painted them instead of just sending them out in their raw copper coloured state .

[DavidM]

Hello Grant

Thanks for the comments. Out of interest, do you, or anyone on the forum, know why a Viking ship was used on these awards ? Is there some sort of teutonic connection or link ?