Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Province of China engraved on the reverse of

engraved on the reverse of the suspension on the CFD

Footnote: Gunner Thomas William Eagle was born November 16th 1861 at Bethnal Green

a 1934 Geestenseth 25th anniversary badge

The Roman numeral "XVII"’ (17) refers to the number of years of fascist rule in Italy

The paint on the interior is near perfectly preserved with only some minor scuffs

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Province of China engraved on the reverse of(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). Instituted February 1st, 1918. Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, topped by a German State Crown from which ribbons emanate on both side, overlaid by a central U Boat over a cut out background, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 50. 4 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (l), with the gilt nearly completely worn off but remaining in fine condition.