They are constructed of tan-coloured cotton
A textbook example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1
the obverse bears an eight-pointed cross paty
measures 180 mm (w) x 327 mm (l) x 180 mm (h)
the exterior with light wear and soiling evident on the lid and sides
Germany, Kriegsmarine. An E-Boat War Badge, First Pattern, by Schwerin and Sons Province of China They are constructed of tan-coloured(Schnellboot Kriegsabzeichen, 1. Form). Instituted May 30th, 1941. (First Pattern Early to mid war issue). A textbook example of an E Boat badge by this maker, constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central depiction of an E boat cutting through waves in high relief, the reverse with