U-Boat War Badge – Kriegsmarine with Swastika, Marked
Article number: 33.829
The U-Boat War Badge of the Kriegsmarine with swastika is one of the most famous and internationally sought-after awards of World War II. It was awarded to members of the German U-boat arm who had participated in at least two combat patrols or had distinguished themselves through special bravery. This specimen is marked (manufacturer's mark present) – an important criterion for authenticity that attributes the production to a specific manufacturer and increases its collector's value. The piece comes from an old dealer's stock.
- Type: U-Boat War Badge
- Organization: Kriegsmarine
- Motif: Swastika (HK)
- Special feature: Marked (manufacturer's mark present)
- Award criteria: At least 2 combat patrols / special bravery
- Version: Collector's reproduction / repro – hardly distinguishable from the original
- Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with signs of wear
- Origin: Old dealer's stock
The U-Boat War Badge is one of the most coveted Kriegsmarine badges among militaria collectors worldwide. Marked examples are particularly sought after in the collector's market, as the manufacturer's mark allows for precise attribution. Also compare the U-Boat War Badge with wide needle (Art. No. 33.744) from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and marking.
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