Submarine War Badge, by C. Schwerin
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SKU: 01.GTR.0901.102.04.000
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(U-Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Constructed in 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; measuring 48.33 mm (w) x 38.59 mm (h); weighing 24.8 grams; the gilt nearly fully preserved on the obverse, but mostly worn on the reverse; in overall extremely fine condition.
The Submarine War Badge was originally instituted in January of 1918 and it was later revived by Adolf Hitler on October 13th, 1939. The Badge was conferred upon U-Boat crews who were exceptional at locating and destroying enemy vessels.
To receive the badge, an individual had to participate in at least two operational missions or had to participate in at least one successful sortie against the enemy. In addition, if an individual was wounded during a mission, they were also eligible to receive the badge. If a sailor was killed in the line of duty, his badge would be sent to his next-of-kin. The award could be conferred upon officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men, as long as they fulfilled one of the criteria listed above. The awards were issued at the discretion of the U-boat's captain.
The first badges were manufactured by Schwerin & Sohn (Berlin) and were composed of tombac. The finishes vary and include real gold and artificial gold washes. Cloth badges were produced but rarely worn.
Badges by Schwerin are often, but not always marked “Schwerin Berlin 68”. They are made of tombac.
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