Die struck alloy badge with a gilt wash is in the form of a horizontally oval laurel leaf wreath with a national spread wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a profile view of a submarine. The badge is nicely detailed and features veins to the laurel leaves, cut-out detailing to the submarines conning tower and flag. The gilt wash has completely worn off the badge leaving it in the matte silver/grey of the base alloy. The plain, solid reverse has a solid, soldered hinge, a broad, tapered, vertical pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate all intact. The badge has no visible manifacturers markings. Late war, zinc type.
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