Description
reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in the centre
Instituted September 17th
MANDELARTZ AACHEN" maker mark
the obverse centre bears a “W” encompassed by a border of laurel leaves
The former is included and consists of two field-grey doeskin straps topped by silver aluminum wire tresses
Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Buy Now reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Instituted February 1st, 1918. Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, topped by a German State Crown from which ribbons emanate on both side, overlaid by a central U Boat over a cut out background, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 50. 4 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (l), with the gilt nearly completely worn off but remaining in fine condition.