the obverse presents a pebbled field
and in extremely fine condition
The fittings are each held securely in place with two (original) screws connecting to the main body of the scabbard
26 February 1943 - Cologne
Oakleaves of the 1870 Iron Cross - Attached to small tattered period ribbon
Germany, Federal Republic. A Lot Of U-Boat Crew Badges And Insignia, 1957 And Bundesmarine Versions Archive the obverse presents a pebbled(U Boot Abzeichen und Insignien). A lot of four U Boat crew badges and insignia, including a 1957 version U Boat Badge, constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a U Boat on a hollow background, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in extremely fine condition; a