Submarine War Badge, by W. Schott (unmarked)
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SKU: 03.GEM.0110.101.01.002
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Constructed of gilt bronze, with dark green lacquer mostly present, as it should be on early badges; consisting of an oval laurel wreath, and an Imperial crown and the top of the badge, with a submarine superimposed on the center of the badge; horizontal pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; an unmarked example, but typical "WALTER SCHOTT Fec." example; measuring 49.0mm (w) x 47.45 mm (h); a worn example, in overall better than very fine condition.
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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