Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Republic of Balsen was sworn into the

Balsen was sworn into the SS on 10 october 1941

green and black enamels

Constructed of nickel brass

diamond cut and vaulted

white and gold embroidered Hamburg America Line (Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft ' HAPAG) flag at the right

Austria, Empire. A Scarce Submarine “U-Boot” Badge, c. 1916 Republic of Balsen was sworn into the(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.