Rear Admiral Karlgeorg Schuster (1886–1973)
Ontario on April 1
von Lauchert was captured by the French
held in place by rings on the underside and visible on the inside of the tunic
This was followed by his transfer to the Army Service Corps Base Depot (Horse Transport & Supply)
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Blockade Runner Badge, By Schwerin Hold Rear Admiral Karlgeorg Schuster (1886–1973)(Abzeichen fr Blockadebrecher). Constructed of patinated and silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath, with a central blockade runner cutting through waves, with the bow overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN and designer marked OTTO PLACZEK, BERLIN, measuring 47. 90 mm in diameter,