Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed the reverse marked “W4”

the reverse marked “W4”

Hans Kirner

constructed of grey threading with a tri-colour cockade (Black

Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp – Bronze Grade

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Newly Listed the reverse marked “W4”(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.