WW2 GERMAN NAVY UBOAT WAR BADGE - MAKER MARKED R.S.

WW2 German Navy UBoat war qualification badge. A late war, die struck zinc award. Badge in the form of a horizontal oval laurel leaf wreath with national emblem to top encompassing a submarine. This late war example doesn't have cut-outs between the arms of the swastika, but still has fine cut-away detailing of the submarine's conning tower and flag. Complete pin and catch assembly. The reverse of the badge is well marked with the embossed manufacturers initials, 'R.S.', indicating manufacture by Rudolf Souval of Wien.