A Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge for sale. The 2nd Pattern Kriegsmarine Badge in solid brass.

The E-Boat badge retaining 100% mercuric gilt finish with silvered-boat and grey, anodised waves. The eagle & swastika at the top. Reverse bears a fine, blackened-finish overall, with the 'AS' maker trademark within a triangle raised to the centre. The Kriegsmarine  badge with a top-hook, and horizontal ball & socket needle-pin assembly.

Condition report: A particularly fine Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge, retaining 100% of the gilt, silver and grey anodised finish.

Provenance: Purchased from the German medal specialist, Detlev Niemann in 2004.