Germany. An Absolutely Mint Kriegsmarine Submarine Badge
An example of an absolutely mint and unissued early quality manufacture third Reich period Kriegsmarine submarine badge “U-Boot Kriegsabzeichen”; in fire gilded tombac; the obverse in the form of a horizontal oval laurel wreath, with a national eagle placed on-top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika, and a submarine in the center of the badge; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; maker marked “Schwerin, Berlin 68” on the reverse; measuring 48.29 mm (w) x 38.61mm (h); weighing 25.0 grams; with all of its original finish remaining; in absolutely top condition.

