Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Mint U-Boat War Badge, by Schwerin
(U-Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilt 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 and a functional hinge/catch assembly; unmarked, but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Schwerin of Berlin; measuring 48.26 mm (w) x 38.87 mm (h); weighing 24.2 grams; in virtually mint condition.

