Nazi Edelweiss Political Hat Badge as Worn by Sailors on U-524
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Nazi Edelweiss Political Hat Badge as Worn by Sailors on U-524

Code: gmng20524u


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II Nazi edelweiss hat badge as worn by the sailors of U-524. U-542 went on her first war patrol in November 1942. She sank a British tanker on that patrol, and on her second war patrol in early 1943, an American ship. A few weeks later, all hands on board the U-boat were lost when the ship was bombed by a B-24. The badge shows the national flower of Germany with a swastika at its center.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, painted details.

ATTACHMENT: Two bendable prongs.

MARKINGS: RZM M 7/3.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VJJX12 LDDEX10/12 SLCFEX12/13 SCFEX8/15

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small spots of light wear and areas of tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.