Germany. A Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge By Schwerin; Second Type - Variant One GTRexclude inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES

inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES ERSTER DIENER SEIN" above a ribboned branch of oak leaves

Elizabeth Augusta Hardie of North Finchley

a foundry at Hannover

Badge in bronze gilt and enamels

He was taken on strength upon arrival by the 9th Reserve Battalion

Germany. A Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge By Schwerin; Second Type - Variant One GTRexclude inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATESAn extremely well preserved mid war example of a Kriegsmarine E Boat Badge (Zerstrerkriegsabzeichen); constructed of gilded and silvered tombac; in the shape of a laurel wreath, with a national eagle perched on the top of the badge clutching a mobile swastika, with a side view of a destroyer cutting through a wave, with the bow of the ship extending over the wreath; plain reverse, with a center catch for stabilization and a horizontal banjo style