WWII Nazi Horse Head (Lower Saxony Symbol) Cap Badge as Used by Sailors on U-636

This is a circa World War II cap badge as used by sailors aboard U-63The badge shows two horse's heads, a traditional symbol of Lower Saxony, with the Nazi addition of a swastika beneath. U-Boat 636 was launched on June 25, 1942 and completed fifteen war patrols, sinking the Soviet ship Tbilisi with one of its mines in the process. U-636 was sunk by British frigates off the coast of Ireland on April 21, 194There were no survivors.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-7/16" in width.

Tin filled with zinc or white metal.

Four bendable prongs.

None.

This is from a Nazi Germany militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VJJX12 LBBEX10/12 SLAGEX12/13 SAGEX8/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear only.

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