Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity in addition to minor chipping

in addition to minor chipping of the enamels

with the reverse of the medal blank and marked "SPECIMEN"

the reverse with a central “XXV” for 25-Years of Service

and Voluntary Medical Service Medal (REUBEN VICTOR BARNARD)

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity in addition to minor chipping(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.