Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Auction Archive very minor enamel chipping at

very minor enamel chipping at the end of the arms

the clip maker marked with Schmolle and Company insignia

what he heard as he began to gather testimony aroused disbelief

that his religion was Presbyterian and that his trade was that of Engineer

Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Auction Archive very minor enamel chipping at(U Boot Abzeichen). Instituted in 1914. Constructed of blackened white metal, consisting of a fouled anchor flanked on either side by U and B respectively, the reverse with a tong constructed of matching white metal (previously repaired replaced), unmarked, measuring 35. 0 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (l), weighing 26. 54 grams, a scarce and well preserved example in extremely fine condition.