Miniature Submarine War Badge

CATEGORY: Miniature

SKU: 03.GEM.0110.101.02.M.000

Estimated market value:

$95 USD

  • Miniature Submarine War Badge Obverse
  • Miniature Submarine War Badge Reverse
  • Miniature Submarine War Badge Obverse

Estimated market value:

$95 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Size
    16x17mm

History


The Submarine War Badge was instituted by Emperor Wilhelm II on February 1, 1918 to reward the meritorious service of U-boat crews during World War I.

The badge was originally awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted ranks in recognition of a combat wound or three successful war patrols. Later, the badge criteria were amended to also include personnel who had completed two successful patrols, and who had also rendered a minimum of 150 days of service on the open sea.

There were approximately 5,000 badges conferred in total.

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