Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature United Republic of was awarded to three recipients

was awarded to three recipients

a gold Maltese cross with ball finals and lions between the arms of the cross

an Armed Forces Second Class Free Railway Ticket issued for the period October 9 to November 5

served on the light cruisers “Emden” in 1930 and “Karlsruhe” in 1930/31

dual wool loops are sewn to each shoulder and bear shoulder boards constructed of braided gold bullion wire

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature United Republic of was awarded to three recipients(rmelabzeichen fr sterreichische U Boot Besatzungsmitglieder, mit Anstecknadel). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a faithful depiction of the Austro Hungarian U Boat War Badge in the form of a fouled anchor flanked by initials UB (UNTERSEEBOOT), affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a dark navy blue wool backer indicating use on the Kriegsmarine uniform of identical colour,