Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 3 mm (w) x 45

3 mm (w) x 45

It was noted in his medical examination that he had a hernia and would be accepted into the army after an operation to correct it

37 mm x 64 mm)

below that are the reasonings and opinions of his superiors regarding his recommendation for the Knight’s Cross

An extremely well preserved award in gold with enamels

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat War Badge, By Schwerin Auction 3 mm (w) x 45(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilded tombak, 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, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 48. 32 mm (w) x 38. 92 mm (h), weighing 25. 6 grams, in extremely