Kriegsmarine U-boat Badge – F & B

Product Description: A late-war issue Kriegsmarine U-boat War Badge, awarded to crewmen of the German U-boat service during the Second World War. Die-struck in zinc, this example was manufactured by Funcke & Brüninghaus (F&B), a sought-after maker among collectors. Oval in shape, the badge features a surfaced U-boat encircled by a laurel wreath, surmounted by the national eagle clutching a swastika.

As typical of zinc examples from the latter part of the war, much of the original gilded finish has faded with time, though traces remain visible, particularly on the pin and catch assembly. The hardware remains intact and functional, exhibiting only light wear consistent with age. Badge rates in excellent condition.

Historical Description: The U-Boat Badge (U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen) was instituted on October 13, 1939 by Kriegsmarine leader Grossadmiral Erich Raeder, to recognize the combat achievements of the extremely dangerous and all-volunteer U-Boat service. The design of the badge features a German submarine surrounded by a wreath, surmounted by a German national eagle and swastika emblem. The original design for the badge, submitted by Kriegsmarine sailors, was refined by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus. To earn this badge, submarine sailors had to participate in a minimum of two missions against the enemy. If a sailor was wounded on a single mission, he could receive the U-Boat Badge. The badge could be worn both on and off duty. A total of 9,536 U-Boat Badges were awarded during WWII.

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