Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Buy Now reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in

reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in the centre

in addition to assorted research papers

measuring 570 mm x 880 mm

the badge unmarked and measuring 59

marked with a Rechszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “394/35” for an unconfirmed manufacturer

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Buy Now reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in(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.