” with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm
Measuring 85 mm (w) x 470 mm (l) when placed on a flat surface
scattered gilt wear and oxidation spots evident on the obverse
in turn surrounded by an enameled ring bearing German
(Silberne Verdienstmedaille) Post 1918
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat War Badge, by Rudolf Souval Buy Now ” with the re-institution date(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central U Boat situated over a hollow void, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting around wire catch emanating from a circular plate, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna,