Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Hold Medalla "Combatiente de la Lucha

Medalla "Combatiente de la Lucha Clandestina"

130 mm x 157 mm

and R denoting the Latin inscription “In hoc signo vinces" (With this sign you will win)

Iron Cross 2nd Class - Non-Combatant Ribbon - worn as a single award on parade-style mount

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Hold Medalla "Combatiente de la Lucha(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.