A Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge, 1st Pattern in its Original Presentation Box.
An extremely rare mid-War example by Klein and Quenzer. Wreath retaining much original gold finish, the rest a little faded, E-Boat almost all silver finish, and waves dark grey gunmetal colour, reverse with 100% grey finish. Maker’s mark ‘65’ [Klein and Quenzer, Idar/Oberstein] stamped on horizontal pin, and with top hook. In cardboard box with patterned design on the outsides, original brown issue wrapping paper inside, staples at the corners, very good condition and rare by this manufacturer £460-£550

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of German Second World War Combat Awards.

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