Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Archive Footnote: The SSBN Deterrent Patrol

Footnote: The SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia is a uniform breast pin worn by officers and enlisted sailors of the United States Navy's submarine service who have completed strategic deterrent patrols in nuclear ballistic or cruise missile submarines

constructed of dark blue wool with a reinforced cardboard core

constructed of maroon rabbit fur felt

constructed of multiple pieces of rabbit fur with grey wool sleeves

however they are free of any chipping or cracking

Saxe-Weimar, Grand Duchy. A Rare Merit Medal, C.1816 Archive Footnote: The SSBN Deterrent Patrol(Verdienstmedaille). Instituted 1814. Type I. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing portrait of Carolus Augustus, the reverse bears the inscription CAROLVS AVGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE (CAROLUS AUGUSTUS THE GREAT DUKE OF SAXONY) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the obverse is marked ANDRIEU F. on the shoulder of the portrait, on a suspension loop with red ribbon, measuring 40. 46