Germany, Empire. An Imperial Submarine (U-Boot) Badge certificate_of_authenticity with both sides of the

with both sides of the collar adorned with Hauptgefreiter (Senior Aircraftman) collar tabs

reverse inscribed "VERDIENST" and "-KREUZ" on either side of the swords

285 mm high inclusive of its metal pedestal

many of them in the throes of death

consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1939 First Class

Germany, Empire. An Imperial Submarine (U-Boot) Badge certificate_of_authenticity with both sides of the(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Constructed of gilt bronze, with dark green lacquer mostly present, as it should be on early badges; consisting of an oval laurel wreath, and an Imperial crown and the top of the badge, with a submarine superimposed on the center of the badge; horizontal pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; an unmarked example, but typical "WALTER SCHOTT Fec." example; measuring 49. 0mm (w) x 47. 45 mm (h); a worn example, in