Submarine War Badge, by P. Meybauer (unmarked)
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SKU: 03.GEM.0110.101.02.001
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In bronze gilt, without maker mark but known to have been manufactured by Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 48.2 mm x 49.5 mm, horizontal pinback, scattered gilt wear from period wear, extremely fine.
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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