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13 March 2024

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Lot

№ 710

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13 March 2024

Hammer Price:
£300

A Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge, 1st Pattern in Original Presentation Box.
A scarce mid-War example produced in France. Wreath retaining much original gold finish, the rest a little faded, E-Boat with some silver finish to top of boat, and waves dark grey gunmetal colour, reverse with most silver finish faded. No maker’s mark. Flat wide tapering horizontal pin, and with top hook. In cardboard pale orange box with original cream issue wrapping paper inside, staples at the corners,
extremely good condition £240-£280

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

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Note: Kriegsmarine combat badges of this distinctive style of construction are believed to have been made by the French company Bracqueville in Paris for issue to naval personal serving in French ports.