Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, Stick Pin Miniature Version Republic of IX - East Africa 1914-1917

IX - East Africa 1914-1917

surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed “ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ” (The people’s love is my strength)

was instituted for all colonial railways except those of Indochina

the wreath suspension in silver gilt with green enamels

It has been opened and reviewed by the Wehrmacht

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, Stick Pin Miniature Version Republic of IX - East Africa 1914-1917(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen Anstecknadel). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, topped by a German State Crown, overlaid by a central U Boat situated over a hollow void, unmarked, measuring 18 mm (w) x 14 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.