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WWII NAZI GERMAN 3RD REICH BLOCKADE RUNNER BADGE - A WWII Nazi German Blockade Runner badge. The round badge features a chain around the edge and an image of a German warship sailing behind a flying eagle with a swastika. The Blockade Runner Badge, or the Badge for Blockade Runners, was a World War II German military decoration awarded for service on warships or merchant vessels that attempted to break through the British Blockade of Germany, 1939 to 1945. It was instituted on 1 April 1941 upon the order of Adolf Hitler and first awarded on 1 July of the same year to Hugo Olendorff. Second World War Nazi German Decorations And Third Reich Military Collectibles. Dimensions D 2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.