A First War German Imperial Submarine Badge Newly Listed subsequently restored

subsequently restored

and three very small holes

overall the gilding on the Minesweeper badge has worn off but the silvering is well preserved

He died on August 16

A First War German Imperial Submarine Badge Newly Listed subsequently restoredA textbook example of a first war German Imperial submarine badge; in gilded tombac; consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with ornate decorations on the top third, with ribbons tied around the remainder of the wreath, and with an Imperial crown on the top of the badge; a submarine superimposed on the centre of the badge; horizontal tapered pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 48. 73 mm x 46. 65 mm; weighing 22. 0 grams;