Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Auction Archive The smock is stencilled in

The smock is stencilled in black ink "PARKER" between the wings and the left breast pocket

silver gilt and finely executed red

Measuring 252 mm in length with the scabbard on

mountedto a suspension bar with swing bar pinback

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Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Auction Archive The smock is stencilled in(U Boot Abzeichen). Instituted in 1914. Constructed of blackened white metal, consisting of a fouled anchor flanked on either side by U and B respectively, the reverse with a tong constructed of matching white metal (previously repaired replaced), unmarked, measuring 35. 0 mm (w) x 54. 2 mm (l), weighing 26. 54 grams, a scarce and well preserved example in extremely fine condition.