Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature Republic of The exterior is in very

The exterior is in very fine condition

maker marked "Hoffstätter Bonn"

covered on both sides with glass

opening with a stylized horizontal flap bearing a reinforced buttonhole meeting a black bakelite button

Ont) Helmet Plate - In bronze with black lacquered centre with bronze "13"

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature Republic of The exterior is in very(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,