Nazi Edelweiss Political Hat Badge as Worn by Sailors on U-524

This is a circa World War II Nazi edelweiss hat badge as worn by the sailors of U-52U-542 went on her first war patrol in November 194She sank a British tanker on that patrol, and on her second war patrol in early 1943, an American ship. A few weeks later, all hands on board the U-boat were lost when the ship was bombed by a B-2The badge shows the national flower of Germany with a swastika at its center.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

Gilt brass, painted details.

Two bendable prongs.

RZM M 7/3.

This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VJJX12 LDDEX10/12 SLCFEX12/13 SCFEX8/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small spots of light wear and areas of tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.