Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature Republic of Ont) Helmet Plate - In

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

The order was the highest civilian decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union

aided by dual magnetic metal clips

The exterior is in very fine condition

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

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Rare Austrian U-Boat Crewman’s Sleeve Insignia, with Stick Pin Miniature Republic of Ont) Helmet Plate - In(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,