USS Louisville was in overhaul at Mare Island from October 8 until Dec 24
suspended from a period original ribbon
Type III for Finnish Soldiers with Air Force (Ilmapuolustus) Clasp: Talvisodan muistomitali
flanked by the firm’s fisherman logo
The black painted body is magnetic
Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler Auction USS Louisville was in overhaul(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked KARL HENSLER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 46. 16 mm (w) x 58. 42 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.