Original Rare German WWII Early Fire Gilded Tombac Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge by C.E. Juncker - U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen U.S. Uniforms and was awarded the Distinguished

and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism during Operation Market Garden

The "Hamilton" or egg soda bottle was still being used well into the 20th Century

Diameter: 324 mm

although stiffened over the years

Original Rare German WWII Early Fire Gilded Tombac Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge by C.E. Juncker - U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen U.S. Uniforms and was awarded the DistinguishedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Ever seen the film "Das Boot"? If so, you'll recognize this pin backed badge. The U boat War Badge (U Boot Kriegsabzeichen) was a German war badge that was awarded to U boat crew members during World War I and World War II. This early pattern does not have any maker marking on the back, but the tombac construction, fire gilding, and tapered "German silver' pinback are textbook for unmarked examples made by the