WWII German U-Boat Badge

This excellent quality reproduction of the German Navy's U-Boat combat badge from WWII is die-struck in heavy metal, featuring fine detail and a frosted gold finish just like the originals. It is correctly maker marked on the reverse "Schwerin, Berlin 58", with a round, horizontal style pin. This badge was typically awarded to members of a U-Boat crew after 2 operational combat voyages.

From Medals & Decorations of the Third Reich, by SS Colonel Dr. Heinrich Doehle. Copyright 1995, J. Rex Reddick:

"The 1939 version of Das U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen (Submarine War Badge), or U-Boat Badge as it was commonly known, was established on 13 October 1939 through the Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine. It was awarded to all officers, petty officers, and enlisted men who displayed courage in the face of the enemy on two or more occasions. This requirement was not applicable to those wounded in action. The award of the badge was made through the Commander-in-Chief of the Submarine service and was worn on the left breast. The recipient also received an award document along with the badge."