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German First Patrol U-Boat Medallion

Specifications

German First Patrol U-Boat Medallion

Category

Military

Classification

CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Personal Symbols - Status Symbols - Insignia - Pin, Insignia - Pin, Military

Object Origin
Date Manufactured:

c. 1940

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Bronze metal pin with a vertical clasp on the back. The pin has an oval-shaped wreath. At the top of the wreath is an eagle with outstretched wings perched on a Nazi swastika. Underneath the swastika is a military submarine.

Materials:

bronze

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 0.375 in, Length: 1.5625 in, Width: 1.9375 in
    Weight: 0.04 lbs

Credit

Gift of Leon Tefft, 59.88.4

Display Status

On Exhibit

German First Patrol U-Boat Medallion

About: German First Patrol U-Boat Medallion

About: German First Patrol U-Boat Medallion

Sailors on U-Boats received this bronze badge, the “Bootskriegsabzeichen” or “U-boat badge” after completing one combat patrol. This badge is from early in the war when the badges were of a high production quality.

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