Submarine War Badge, by W. Schott (marked, screwback)
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SKU: 03.GEM.0110.101.01.001
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Gilt war materials, maker marked "WALTER SCHOTT Fec." on the reverse, 47.7 mm x 49.3 mm, screwback. Badge with spotting on the obverse, oxidation evident on the screwback, near 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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