Original German WWII Early Bronze Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge by Schwerin & Sohn - U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen British Flags the leather will need TLC

the leather will need TLC to soften

Also the weld marks for the fixed bales and rim are small and round on a Schlueter

without any parts swapped out over the years

Maker’s label of M

This cap is a very nice service used example of a German WWII Wehrmacht Heer Army Cavalry Officer's Schirmmütze (visor cap)

Original German WWII Early Bronze Kriegsmarine U-Boat War Badge by Schwerin & Sohn - U-Boot-Kriegsabzeichen British Flags the leather will need TLCOriginal 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. It is maker marked on the back with SCHWERIN BERLIN 68, for maker Schwerin & Sohn, a known maker of this badge, particularly the early pattern. The U boat War Badge was originally instituted