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German U-Boat Badges or Devices from WW2 Aged:
German u-boat badge: All these badges are high quality reprodutions made from brass, tin or steel and in new condition or aged. Please email us if you want a badge made up that is not on the list below.
1st Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 1. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - Aged
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction and aged 1st U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. Also notice the 'GES. GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
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Reverse side of the 1st Flotilla Cap badge. This badge is perfect if you have a gap in your collection or if you want to make an aged U-Boat cap for the First Flotilla and wear it alongside the 'Boot' badge. The 1st U-boat flotilla (German 1. Unterseebootsflottille) also known as the Weddigen flotilla, was the first operational U-boat unit in Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (Navy). Founded on 27 September 1935 under the command of Fregattenkapitän Karl Dönitz, it was named in honor of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen. Weddigen, a U-boat commander during World War I, died on 18 March 1915 after his submarine U-29 was rammed by the British battleship HMS Dreadnought in the North Sea. Originally based in Kiel from September 1935-May 1941, it was moved to Brest, France in June 1941. In September 1944, the flotilla was disbanded and its remaining boats were distributed to other flotillas. |
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2d U-Boat Flotilla Saltzwedel Flotilla - Victory Rune & U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best aged reproduction 2'd U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. It has the 'GES.
GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 2nd U-boat Flotilla ( German 2. Unterseebootsflottille), also known as the Saltzwedel Flotilla, was the second operational U-Boot unit in Nazi Germany's Kreigsmarine.This badge is in aged condition.
3'd Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 3. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine Turtle WW2 - Aged
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction and aged Third U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. Also notice the 'GES. GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
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Reverse side of the 3'd Flotilla Cap badge. This badge is perfect if you have a gap in your collection or if you want to make an aged U-Boat cap for the Third Flotilla and wear it alongside the 'Boot' badge. 'The Turtle' is a beautiful German U-Boat flotilla emblem. The flotilla, under the name "Lohs Flotilla", was founded in Kiel in June 1937 and existed until December 1939. The flotilla was re-founded as "3rd Flotilla" in March 1941 with its base in Kiel. In October 1941 the flotilla was moved to La Pallice, La Rochelle in France. In August 1944 the last U-boats left the base for Norway and the flotilla was disbanded in October 1944. One of the famous u-boats of this Flotilla was U-333 Peter-Erich Cremer - Knights Cross Winner - badge was the three little fish. |
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6th U-Boat Flotilla Hundius Flotilla - Viking Head and U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best aged reproduction 6th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and subtle. It has the 'S.H.u. Co.' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 6th U-boat Flotilla (German 6. Unterseebootsflottille), also known as Hundius Flotilla, was a front-line unit of Nazi Germany's Kreigsmarine before and during WW2. This badge is in aged (old), condition.
9th Flotilla Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best aged reproduction 9th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. It has the 'GES.
GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. In addition the Green coloured body, white outline and black mouth are correct to the originals.
U-Boat Cap Hat Badge Device Emblem 10th Flotilla WW2 - AGED
This is a reproduction U-Boat badge indicating the emblem of the boat to which the uboat crew belonged. This badge was worn by u-boats belonging the 10th Flotilla formed in January 1942 and disbanded in October 1944.The badge was designed by flotilla chief Rear Admiral Kuhnke and there was a number 10 on the front of the submarine when painted on the boat but omitted when worn as a crew badge.
11th Flotilla Hans Cohausz - Polar Bear U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best reproduction11th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has the 'S.H.u.Co.' marking on the rear.
The 11th U-boat Flotilla (11. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed on 15 May 1942 in Bergen, Norway. The flotilla operated mainly in the North Sea and against the Russian bound convoys in the Arctic Sea. Commanded by Hans Cohausz and Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock. This badge is in aged condition, no two will be identical.
The 11th U-boat Flotilla (11. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed on 15 May 1942 in Bergen, Norway. The flotilla operated mainly in the North Sea and against the Russian bound convoys in the Arctic Sea. Commanded by Hans Cohausz and Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock. This badge is in aged condition, no two will be identical.
12th U-Boat Flotilla - 'U' Wolfs Head & U-Boat over Globe Cap Badge. Aged Condition
12. Unterseebootsflottille Abzeichen: It has the 'GES. GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 12th U-boat Flotilla (German 12. Unterseebootsflottille). The Flotilla were attached most of the long-range boats, which operated in the south Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. During August 1944 most of the boats left the base for Flensburg. This badge is in aged condition, no two will be identical.
13th Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 13. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - Aged
This aged badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 13th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has been aged to look 70+ years old with marks, scrapes and blemishs all adding to the overal affect.
The 13th Flotilla was founded in June, 1943. In September 1944 the flotilla was reorganized, when most of the boats from the French bases reached Norway. Its history ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered. It was commanded by Korvkpt. Rolf Rüggeberg.
The 13th Flotilla was founded in June, 1943. In September 1944 the flotilla was reorganized, when most of the boats from the French bases reached Norway. Its history ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered. It was commanded by Korvkpt. Rolf Rüggeberg.
14th Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 14. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - AGED
This badge is in aged condition and is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 14th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available, with correct colours and details more accurate than all the other copies.
The 14th Flotilla was founded on 15 Dec, 1944 under the command of Kptlt. Helmut Möhlmann. Its history ended in May, 1945 when Germany surrendered. It had the following u-boots assigned: U-294, U-295, U-299, U-318, U-427, U-716, U-995 & U-997
The 14th Flotilla was founded on 15 Dec, 1944 under the command of Kptlt. Helmut Möhlmann. Its history ended in May, 1945 when Germany surrendered. It had the following u-boots assigned: U-294, U-295, U-299, U-318, U-427, U-716, U-995 & U-997
23d Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 23. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - Aged
This aged badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 23d U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. These were hand made from brass and copper and not produced in large quantities.
The flotilla was first formed in Salamis, Greece, on 11 September 1941 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Fritz Frauenheim. It operated in the eastern Mediterranean and sank 12 ships for a total of 50,820 gross register tons (GRT). In May 1942 the flotilla was merged into 29th U-boat Flotilla, based at La Spezia, Italy.
The flotilla was re-founded in September 1943 as a Training Flotilla under the command of Korvettenkapitän Otto von Bülow.
Made from Brass and copper it will continue to tarnish and age. A superb badge for the u-boat collector.
The flotilla was first formed in Salamis, Greece, on 11 September 1941 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Fritz Frauenheim. It operated in the eastern Mediterranean and sank 12 ships for a total of 50,820 gross register tons (GRT). In May 1942 the flotilla was merged into 29th U-boat Flotilla, based at La Spezia, Italy.
The flotilla was re-founded in September 1943 as a Training Flotilla under the command of Korvettenkapitän Otto von Bülow.
Made from Brass and copper it will continue to tarnish and age. A superb badge for the u-boat collector.
29th Flotilla Korvkpt. Franz Becker - Mule U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were and is in aged (old), condition. We believe this to be
the best reproduction 29th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has the 'S.H.u.Co.' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
The 29th Flotilla was formed in December 1941 in La Spezia in Italy under the command of Korvettenkapitan Franz Becker. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, against convoys. It was also commanded by Korvettenkapitän's Fritz Frauenheim and Gunther Jahn.
The 29th Flotilla was formed in December 1941 in La Spezia in Italy under the command of Korvettenkapitan Franz Becker. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, against convoys. It was also commanded by Korvettenkapitän's Fritz Frauenheim and Gunther Jahn.
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U-96 U-Boat Cap Badge Aircraft Aluminium - Aged |
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U-453 U-Boat Cap Hat Badge Nürnberg Nuremberg Eagle with a King's Head - New or Aged
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U-85 'Boar with Rose' U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction and aged U85 hat badge available.
Notice the bright silver coloured Boar with the Rose in its mouth, suitably aged, which was also painted on the conning tower (not a boar without a rose as some sources list). It has the correct type of pin on the reverse.
U-85 sunk three ships and was sunk on 14 April 1942 in the North Atlantic off Cape Hatteras by gunfire from the US destroyer USS Roper. All 46 crew were killed.
This badge is in aged condition.
Notice the bright silver coloured Boar with the Rose in its mouth, suitably aged, which was also painted on the conning tower (not a boar without a rose as some sources list). It has the correct type of pin on the reverse.
U-85 sunk three ships and was sunk on 14 April 1942 in the North Atlantic off Cape Hatteras by gunfire from the US destroyer USS Roper. All 46 crew were killed.
This badge is in aged condition.
U-106 Swordfish U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged Condition. Aluminium finish. Aged.
This badge is hand made in aircraft grade aluminium finish, as many of the original emblems were, they were not mass produced to factory specifications. It has been aged to look WW2 period and used.
U-106 was commanded by three commanders ( Jürgen Oesten - Knights Cross, Hermann Rasch - Knights Cross & Wolf-Dietrich Damerow)and had the following kills: 22 Ships sunk, 2 damaged & 2 Warships damaged. An outstanding war record. Attach the badge by sewing round the tail and th front teeth - there were no attachment holes on this badge.
Here is a link to an original badge as worn by a NCO on U-106.
U-106 was commanded by three commanders ( Jürgen Oesten - Knights Cross, Hermann Rasch - Knights Cross & Wolf-Dietrich Damerow)and had the following kills: 22 Ships sunk, 2 damaged & 2 Warships damaged. An outstanding war record. Attach the badge by sewing round the tail and th front teeth - there were no attachment holes on this badge.
Here is a link to an original badge as worn by a NCO on U-106.
U-541 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. Kptlt. Kurt Petersen - Stork - Aged Condition
U-541 u-boat was preparing a surface torpedo attack in the Gulf of St. Lawrence when HMCS Norsyd sighted her and opened fire. U-541 dived and was then hunted for the
next two days by four frigates, a minesweeper and aircraft of the RCAF,
but managed to evade the pursuers.
The stork was adopted as emblem following the birth of the Commanders first son.
The stork was adopted as emblem following the birth of the Commanders first son.
U-505 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. Peter Zschech Aged Condition
U-505 used various conning tower emblems but the only one worn on the cap was the Axe and for its commander the Olympic rings. The axe was on the conning tower when he arrived and retained it after assuming command from Axel-Olaf Loewe but his symbol was a lion so there is mystery as to where the Axe came from. The boat went on to be commanded by Paul Meyer and Harald Lange. The boat is now in display in Chicago USA.
These are 100% handmade and no two are identical - we only have two in stock and both are made from aircraft grade material with suitable corrosion and ageing.
These are 100% handmade and no two are identical - we only have two in stock and both are made from aircraft grade material with suitable corrosion and ageing.
U-534 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. Herbert Nollau. Aged Condition
'The Hunter from Kurpfalz' was used by Herbert Nollau on U534. He took the boat on two long patrols in the North Atlantic before it was sunk on 5 May 1945 North East of Denmark, by ten depth charges from a British B-24 Liberator (RAF Sqdn 86/G). Casualties were three dead, with 49 survivors.
U-201 The Snowman Cap Badge - Adalbert Schnee - Aged condition
'The Snowman' was used by Knights Cross winner Adalbert Schnee. Scnee is the German word for snow, hence the Snowman Emblem with knights cross. This was also painted onto the conning tower. U-201 sunk 22 ships, 2 auxiliary warships and damaged 2 ships.
It was Sunk 17 Feb, 1943 in North Atlantic by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Viscount. At this time it was commanded by Günther Rosenberg.
It was Sunk 17 Feb, 1943 in North Atlantic by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Viscount. At this time it was commanded by Günther Rosenberg.
U-566 Kriegsmarine Badge WW2 The Suckling She Wolf Hans Hornkohl. Aged
This particular badge would have been worn by u-boat U-566 made famous by Hans Hornkohl who sunk the USS Plymouth (PG 57). This u-Boat also came under attack by several British Wellington bombers, which damaged the 'boot' but managed to return to base intact. It also shot down two American aircraft: an American PV-1 Ventura BuNo 29916 (VB-128 USN, pilot Lt F.C. Cross) and American PV-1 Ventura BuNo 29909 (VB-128 USN, pilot Lt Joseph M. George), a pretty rare occurence for a u-Boat. It was sunk by a Wellington bomber HF132 (RAF sqdn 179/A, pilot Sgt Donald Mervin Conrish, RCAF) off the Spanish coast. The entire crew survived and were all repatriated to Germany. The u-boat crew met the Wellington crew in 1970! An amazing escape for a u-boat and a pretty amazing history!
U-48 Kptlt. Herbert Schultze & U-998 Hans Fiedler. The Cat Times Three. Aged
U-48 was a Type VIIB U-boat of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine during World War II, and the most successful that was commissioned.
During her two years of active service, U-48 sank 55 ships for a total of 321,000 tons; she also damaged two more for a total of 12,000 tons over twelve war patrols conducted during the opening stages of the Battle of the Atlantic. U-48 was built at the Germaniawerft in Kiel as 'werk' 583 during 1938 and 1939, being completed a few months before the outbreak of war in September 1939 and given to Kapitänleutnant Herbert Schultze. When war was declared, she was already in position in the North Atlantic, and received the news via radio, allowing her to operate immediately against Allied shipping.
She was a member of two wolf packs.
U-48 survived most of the war and was scuttled by her own crew on 3 May 1945 off Neustadt in order to keep the submarine out of the hands of the advancing allies. U-998 Had one patrol & on 27 June, 1944 she was taken out of duty & scrapped in 1944.
During her two years of active service, U-48 sank 55 ships for a total of 321,000 tons; she also damaged two more for a total of 12,000 tons over twelve war patrols conducted during the opening stages of the Battle of the Atlantic. U-48 was built at the Germaniawerft in Kiel as 'werk' 583 during 1938 and 1939, being completed a few months before the outbreak of war in September 1939 and given to Kapitänleutnant Herbert Schultze. When war was declared, she was already in position in the North Atlantic, and received the news via radio, allowing her to operate immediately against Allied shipping.
She was a member of two wolf packs.
U-48 survived most of the war and was scuttled by her own crew on 3 May 1945 off Neustadt in order to keep the submarine out of the hands of the advancing allies. U-998 Had one patrol & on 27 June, 1944 she was taken out of duty & scrapped in 1944.
U-858 U-Boat Badge - Kptlt. Thilo Bode. Tanne and 'S'. Aged
This U-Boat had two patrols and eventually surrendered at Delaware, USA, on 14 May 1945. It was commanded by Kptlt. Thilo Bode. Now the really interesting thing is that U-858 was the first German warship to surrender to U.S. forces.
The U-858 emblem is a composite of two words. The tree is a spruce-in German "Tanne". The "S" superimposed on the tree is for Sanne. Thilo Bode married Stephanie Sanne in October 1943. His father-in-law, her father, was Lieutenant General Werner Sanne, Commander of the 100th Light Infantry Division in Stalingrad under Paulus.
The U-858 emblem is a composite of two words. The tree is a spruce-in German "Tanne". The "S" superimposed on the tree is for Sanne. Thilo Bode married Stephanie Sanne in October 1943. His father-in-law, her father, was Lieutenant General Werner Sanne, Commander of the 100th Light Infantry Division in Stalingrad under Paulus.
U-174 Ulrich Thilo - The Viking Boat Device U-Boat Cap Badge. Aged
This badge has retaining loops on the rear like the original. Commanded between 26 Nov 1941 - 8 Mar 1943 by Ulrich Thilo and 9 Mar 1943 - 27 Apr 1943 by Oblt. Wolfgang Grandefeld.
It sunk 5 ships with a total tonnage of 30,813 GRT. It was Sunk on the 27 April, 1943 south of Newfoundland by depth charges from a US Ventura aircraft (VP-125/B-6). 53 were killed, the entire crew.
It sunk 5 ships with a total tonnage of 30,813 GRT. It was Sunk on the 27 April, 1943 south of Newfoundland by depth charges from a US Ventura aircraft (VP-125/B-6). 53 were killed, the entire crew.
U-256 Wilhelm Brauel - Landeck Mützenabzeichen (the Austrian City Crest). Aged
Commanded 18 Dec 1941 - 30 Nov 1942 by Kptlt. Odo Loeweand 16 Aug 1943 - 27 Jun 1944 by Oblt. Wilhelm Brauel and 2 Sep 1944 - 18 Oct 1944 by KrvKpt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock (Knights Cross). 1 warship sunk.
It was heavily damaged on 31 August, 1942 and stricken in November 1942. It was converted to U-Flak 2 in May, 1943, second time in commission on 16 August, 1943. From December 1943 again it was a regular combat boat U-256. Left her base in Brest, France on 4 September 1944 for Norway. It was stricken on 23 October, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
It was heavily damaged on 31 August, 1942 and stricken in November 1942. It was converted to U-Flak 2 in May, 1943, second time in commission on 16 August, 1943. From December 1943 again it was a regular combat boat U-256. Left her base in Brest, France on 4 September 1944 for Norway. It was stricken on 23 October, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
U-124 Badge Georg-Wilhelm Schulz & Johann Mohr - The Frog. Aged
From 11 Jun 1940 to 7 Sep 1941 commanded by Kptlt. Georg-Wilhelm Schulz (Knights Cross) & from Sep 1941 - 2 Apr 1943 KrvKpt. Johann Mohr (Knights Cross). It sunk 46 ships, 2 warships and 4 ships damaged. It was sunk on 2 April, 1943 west of Oporto, by depth charges from the British corvette HMS Stonecrop and the British sloop HMS Black Swan. All 53 crew were killed.
U380 U-Boat Cap Badge Josef Röther - Clover. Aged
Commissioned on the 22 Dec, 1941 under Kptlt. Josef Röther. It was commanded by 22 Dec, 1941 - Nov, 1943 Kptlt. Josef Röther; Dec, 1943 - 11 Mar, 1944 Kptlt. Albrecht Brandi (Knights Cross winner). It carried out 12 patrols: 22 Dec, 1941 - 31 Aug, 1942 5. Flottille (training); 1 Sep, 1942 - 30 Nov, 1942 6. Flottille (front boat); 1 Dec, 1942 - 11 Mar, 1944 29. Flottille (front boat).
It sunk 2 ships with a total of 14.063 GRT; 1 ship damaged with a total of 7.191 GRT & 1 ship a total loss with a total of 7.178 GRT. In May 1943 in the Mediterranean, U-380 rescued five German soldiers escaping from Tunisia in a small boat. She brought them to port in La Spezia, Italy.
It was sunk at 1200hrs on 11 March, 1944 near Toulon, France, by US bombs. 1 dead, unknown number of survivors.
It sunk 2 ships with a total of 14.063 GRT; 1 ship damaged with a total of 7.191 GRT & 1 ship a total loss with a total of 7.178 GRT. In May 1943 in the Mediterranean, U-380 rescued five German soldiers escaping from Tunisia in a small boat. She brought them to port in La Spezia, Italy.
It was sunk at 1200hrs on 11 March, 1944 near Toulon, France, by US bombs. 1 dead, unknown number of survivors.
U-Boat U-404 & U-123 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem - Aged
Comissoned on the 6 Aug, 1941 under Kptlt. Otto von Bülow (Oak Leaves) The Commanders were: 6 Aug, 1941 - 19 Jul, 1943 KrvKpt. Otto von Bülow (Knights Cross), 20 Jul, 1943 - 28 Jul, 1943 Oblt. Adolf Schönberg; It served in 7 patrols 6 Aug, 1941 - 1 Jan, 1942 6. Flottille (training) and 1 Jan, 1942 - 28 Jul, 1943 6. Flottille (front boat). It sunk 14 ships sunk for a total of 71.450 GRT; 1 warship sunk for a total of 1.120 tons and 2 ships damaged for a total of 16.689 GRT.
It was Sunk 28 July, 1943 in the Bay of Biscay north-west of Cape Ortegal, Spain, by depth charges from 2 American Liberator aircraft (A/S Sqdn. 4) and from a British Liberator aircraft (Sqdn. 224). 51 dead, all crew were killed.
This emblem was also worn by the crew of U-123 Commanded by Reinhard Hardegen who sunk 27 Allied vessels mainly off the West coast of America. As at Sept 2012 he was 99 and the last surviving U-Boat commander. He has already booked his 100th Birthday party for 2013! More info on U-123 here.
It was Sunk 28 July, 1943 in the Bay of Biscay north-west of Cape Ortegal, Spain, by depth charges from 2 American Liberator aircraft (A/S Sqdn. 4) and from a British Liberator aircraft (Sqdn. 224). 51 dead, all crew were killed.
This emblem was also worn by the crew of U-123 Commanded by Reinhard Hardegen who sunk 27 Allied vessels mainly off the West coast of America. As at Sept 2012 he was 99 and the last surviving U-Boat commander. He has already booked his 100th Birthday party for 2013! More info on U-123 here.
U3 Hat Badge Hans Meckel - Double Heart-breaker. Aged
Commanded by: 6 Aug, 1935 - 29 Sep, 1937 Hans Meckel; 30 Sep, 1937 - Jul, 1938 Ernst-Günter Heinicke; 29 Oct, 1938 - 2 Jan, 1940 Kptlt. Joachim Schepke (Knights Cross winner); 3 Jan, 1940 - 28 Jul, 1940 Gerd Schreiber; 29 Jul, 1940 - 10 Nov, 1940 Kptlt. Helmut Franzke; 11 Nov, 1940 - 2 Jul, 1941 Kptlt. Otto von Bülow (Knights Cross winnner); 3 Jul, 1941 - 2 Mar, 1942 Oblt. Hans-Hartwig Trojer (Knights Cross winner); 3 Mar, 1942 - 30 Sep, 1942 Joachim Zander; 1 Oct, 1942 - 18 May, 1943 Oblt. Herbert Zoller; 19 May, 1943 - 9 Jun, 1944 Oblt. Ernst Hartmann; 10 Jun, 1944 - 16 Jul, 1944 Hermann Neumeister.
It had 5 patrols from 1 Aug, 1935 - to 1 Sep, 1939 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Sep, 1939 - 1 Oct; 1939 U-Bootschulflottille (front boat); 1 Oct, 1939 - 1 Feb, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Mar, 1940 - 1 Apr, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (front boat); 1 May, 1940 - 30 Jun, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Jul, 1940 - 31 Jul, 1944 21. Flottille (school boat). It sunk 2 ships with a total of 2.348 GRT. It was stricken on 1 Aug, 1944 at Gotenhafen (Gdynia, Poland). and scrapped in 1945.
It had 5 patrols from 1 Aug, 1935 - to 1 Sep, 1939 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Sep, 1939 - 1 Oct; 1939 U-Bootschulflottille (front boat); 1 Oct, 1939 - 1 Feb, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Mar, 1940 - 1 Apr, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (front boat); 1 May, 1940 - 30 Jun, 1940 U-Bootschulflottille (school boat); 1 Jul, 1940 - 31 Jul, 1944 21. Flottille (school boat). It sunk 2 ships with a total of 2.348 GRT. It was stricken on 1 Aug, 1944 at Gotenhafen (Gdynia, Poland). and scrapped in 1945.
U-331 U-boat Cap Badge. The Dragon. Aged
In 10 patrols, U-331 sank a warship, an auxiliary warship, and also damaged a warship. She is known for sinking HMS Barham, a British Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, on November 25th, 1941.
On her 3rd patrol, on 17 November, 1941 U-331 dropped off 8 commandos on the Egyptian coast east of Ras Gibeisa, to blow up a railway near the coast, but they failed. She was sunk on November 17, 1942 in the Mediterranean north of Algiers. After she had been badly damaged by a Hudson aircraft she signaled surrender to a seaplane but was attacked by a torpedo-equipped aircraft Albacore from the British aircraft carrier HMS Formidable. 32 men died but 17 survived.
On her 3rd patrol, on 17 November, 1941 U-331 dropped off 8 commandos on the Egyptian coast east of Ras Gibeisa, to blow up a railway near the coast, but they failed. She was sunk on November 17, 1942 in the Mediterranean north of Algiers. After she had been badly damaged by a Hudson aircraft she signaled surrender to a seaplane but was attacked by a torpedo-equipped aircraft Albacore from the British aircraft carrier HMS Formidable. 32 men died but 17 survived.
U-57 U552 & U-2513 Claus Korth and latterly by Erich Topp Devil - Aged
This is one of the most famous U-boats. Made famous by Claus Korth and latterly by Erich Topp: U-57: 11 ships sunk ,1 auxiliary warship sunk, 2 ships damaged & 1 ship a total loss.
U-552: 30 ships sunk, 1 auxiliary warship sunk, 1 warship sunk & 3 ships damaged.
U-2513: No patrols & surrendered at Horten, Norway on 8 May, 1945.
U-552: 30 ships sunk, 1 auxiliary warship sunk, 1 warship sunk & 3 ships damaged.
U-2513: No patrols & surrendered at Horten, Norway on 8 May, 1945.
U333 Peter Erich Cremer - The Three Fish - Aged
The boat fought an epic battle with the British corvette HMS Crocus on 6 Oct, 1942. The U-boat lost 3 men dead (including the IWO) and several men wounded, including the commander, Peter Erich Cremer. The boat was heavily damaged and limped back to base with help from a replacement WO, Kptlt. Lorenz Kasch, from the U-107. The doctor from the Milk Cow U-459 helped the wounded. Cremer then spent 3 months in a hospital.
U47 KrvKpt. Günther Prien - Snorting Cow - The Bull of Scapa Flow - AGED
Commanded between 17 Dec 1938 -& 7 Mar 1941 by KrvKpt. Günther Prien (Knights Cross). It sunk 30 ships, 1 warship & damaged 8 ships.
It was posted missing on 7 March, 1941 in North Atlantic near the Rockall Banks. 45 presumed dead (all crew killed).
It was posted missing on 7 March, 1941 in North Atlantic near the Rockall Banks. 45 presumed dead (all crew killed).
U-Boat Cap Hat Badge U-68 Clover & Chevron WW2 Navy Kriegsmarine - AGED
This badge was worn by the crew of U-68 which had a very impressive career and was sunk on 10th of Apr 1944 - 32 ships sunk and 1 auxillary warship sunk. It was sunk by depth charges and rockets from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft of the US escort carrier USS Guadalcanal.
Kriegsmarine UBoat Cap Hat Badge U-37 Trident WW2 Navy Submarine - AGED
This badge was worn by the crew of U-37 which had a very impressive career and survived the war - 53 ships sunk, 2 warships sunk and 1 ship damaged. It survived the war and was scuttled on 8th May 1945 in Sonderburg Bay. It had four knights cross winners as commander: KrvKpt. Werner Hartmann, Kptlt. Victor Oehrn, Kptlt. Asmus Nicolai Clausen and Kptlt. Ulrich Folkers.
U99 Otto Kretschmer - Golden Horseshoe U-Boat Hat Emblem
Aged and made from 0.8mm brass, a typical hand made U-Boat badge commanded by Otto Kretschmer. Currently out of stock.
U96 Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge Variant. Aged Condition
This aged & reproduction U-boat device is a variant of the U-96 Sawfish. As crew members changed and generally most badges were hand made, so it is completely likely that there were variants like this in circulation. This one is based on an original.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish, which has been aged. This badge is individually crafted and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish but each U-96 Sawfish u-boat badge is unique, just like the originals.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish, which has been aged. This badge is individually crafted and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish but each U-96 Sawfish u-boat badge is unique, just like the originals.
U96 Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge Aged
This badge is hand made as the original emblems were, they were not mass produced to factory specifications. It is purchased in traditional brass finish and aged appropriately. This badge is individually crafted and aged and the photograph gives and idea of the final ageing look but each one is different and individual.
WWII German U-Boat Badge - Seahorse - U-97 U-267 U-416 U-708 U-776 U-1231 U-3011 Aged
Worn by the following UBoat Crews:
U-Boat U97 - 16 ships sunk & 1 damaged - Sunk on 16 June 1943 - Commanders: Udo Heilmann, Oblt. Friedrich Bürgel, Kptlt. Hans-Georg Trox
U-Boat U267 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 4 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Ernst von Witzendorff, Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Bernhard Knieper
U-Boat U416 - No ships sunk or damaged - Sunk 30 March 1943 - Commanders: Christian Reich, Oblt. Rudolf Zorn, Kptlt. Heinz Zwarg, Oblt. Eberhard Rieger
U-Boat U708 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Werner Heintze, Oblt. Klaus Andersen, Oblt. Ewald Pick, Oblt. Herbert Kühn
U-Boat U776 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered England on 16 May 1945 - Commander: Kptlt. Lothar Martin
U-Boat U1231 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered Scotland 13 May 1945 - Commanders: Kpt. Hermann Lessing, Oblt. Helmut Wicke
U-Boat U3011 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Otto Fränzel
It is made from 0.8mm brass sheet and has appropriate fixing holes, contrary to popular belief, few badges were made with pins as this irritated the wearers head when worn as a Kriegsmarine badge on the cap. They were hand made by the U-boat crews to indicate 'The Boat', they belonged to, a badge of honour and worn with pride.
U-Boat U97 - 16 ships sunk & 1 damaged - Sunk on 16 June 1943 - Commanders: Udo Heilmann, Oblt. Friedrich Bürgel, Kptlt. Hans-Georg Trox
U-Boat U267 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 4 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Ernst von Witzendorff, Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Bernhard Knieper
U-Boat U416 - No ships sunk or damaged - Sunk 30 March 1943 - Commanders: Christian Reich, Oblt. Rudolf Zorn, Kptlt. Heinz Zwarg, Oblt. Eberhard Rieger
U-Boat U708 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Werner Heintze, Oblt. Klaus Andersen, Oblt. Ewald Pick, Oblt. Herbert Kühn
U-Boat U776 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered England on 16 May 1945 - Commander: Kptlt. Lothar Martin
U-Boat U1231 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered Scotland 13 May 1945 - Commanders: Kpt. Hermann Lessing, Oblt. Helmut Wicke
U-Boat U3011 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Otto Fränzel
It is made from 0.8mm brass sheet and has appropriate fixing holes, contrary to popular belief, few badges were made with pins as this irritated the wearers head when worn as a Kriegsmarine badge on the cap. They were hand made by the U-boat crews to indicate 'The Boat', they belonged to, a badge of honour and worn with pride.
German U-Boat Badges or Devices from WW2 New Condition:
All these badges are high quality reproductions made from brass and hand made and in new condition, although there may be slight tarnishing marks due to the nature of brass. These can of course be cleaned with any readily available brass cleaner.
1st Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 1. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - New
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 1st U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. Also notice the 'GES. GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
The 1st U-boat flotilla (German 1. Unterseebootsflottille) also known as the Weddigen flotilla, was the first operational U-boat unit in Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (Navy). Founded on 27 September 1935 under the command of Fregattenkapitän Karl Dönitz, it was named in honor of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen. Weddigen, a U-boat commander during World War I, died on 18 March 1915 after his submarine U-29 was rammed by the British battleship HMS Dreadnought in the North Sea.
Originally based in Kiel from September 1935-May 1941, it was moved to Brest, France in June 1941. In September 1944, the flotilla was disbanded and its remaining boats were distributed to other flotillas.
The 1st U-boat flotilla (German 1. Unterseebootsflottille) also known as the Weddigen flotilla, was the first operational U-boat unit in Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (Navy). Founded on 27 September 1935 under the command of Fregattenkapitän Karl Dönitz, it was named in honor of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen. Weddigen, a U-boat commander during World War I, died on 18 March 1915 after his submarine U-29 was rammed by the British battleship HMS Dreadnought in the North Sea.
Originally based in Kiel from September 1935-May 1941, it was moved to Brest, France in June 1941. In September 1944, the flotilla was disbanded and its remaining boats were distributed to other flotillas.
2d U-Boat Flotilla Saltzwedel Flotilla - Victory Rune & U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best aged reproduction 2'd U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. It has the 'GES.
GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 2nd U-boat Flotilla ( German 2. Unterseebootsflottille), also known as the Saltzwedel Flotilla, was the second operational U-Boot unit in Nazi Germany's Kreigsmarine.This badge is in new condition.
3'd Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 3. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine Turtle WW2 - New
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction new condition Third U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. Also notice the 'GES. GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
6th U-Boat Flotilla Hundius Flotilla - Viking Head and U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best reproduction 6th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and subtle. It has the 'S.H.u. Co.' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 6th U-boat Flotilla (German 6. Unterseebootsflottille), also known as Hundius Flotilla, was a front-line unit of Nazi Germany's Kreigsmarine before and during WW2. This badge is in new condition.
9th Flotilla Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best reproduction 9th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. Notice
the colours are subdued and not garish and bright. It has the 'GES.
GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. In addition the Green and black mouth colours are correct.
The 9th U-boat Flotilla (German 9. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed in October 1941 in Brest. It became operational in April 1942, after the first combat ready u-boat, U-213, reached the Brest base on 20 March 1942. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the North Atlantic against convoys to and from Great Britain. The flotilla served from Brest until the base was threatened with being captured by USA forces. The last of the flotilla's U-boats, the U-256 left Brest on 4 September 1944 for Bergen, Norway and this marked the end of the 9th Flotilla. All its surviving boats were reassigned to the 11th Flotilla in Bergen.
The symbol of the 9th Flotilla, Der lachende Schwertfisch or the "laughing Swordfish" became the unit symbol after Lehmann-Willenbrock assumed command. It had previously been the emblem on his previous command, U-96 of "Das Boot" fame.
The 9th U-boat Flotilla (German 9. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed in October 1941 in Brest. It became operational in April 1942, after the first combat ready u-boat, U-213, reached the Brest base on 20 March 1942. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the North Atlantic against convoys to and from Great Britain. The flotilla served from Brest until the base was threatened with being captured by USA forces. The last of the flotilla's U-boats, the U-256 left Brest on 4 September 1944 for Bergen, Norway and this marked the end of the 9th Flotilla. All its surviving boats were reassigned to the 11th Flotilla in Bergen.
The symbol of the 9th Flotilla, Der lachende Schwertfisch or the "laughing Swordfish" became the unit symbol after Lehmann-Willenbrock assumed command. It had previously been the emblem on his previous command, U-96 of "Das Boot" fame.
U-Boat Cap Hat Badge Device Emblem 10th Flotilla WW2. New Condition
This is a reproduction U-Boat badge indicating the emblem of the boat to which the uboat crew belonged.
This badge was worn by u-boats belonging the 10th Flotilla formed in January 1942 and disbanded in October 1944.
The badge was designed by flotilla chief Rear Admiral Kuhnke and there was a number 10 on the front of the submarine when painted on the boat but omitted when worn as a crew badge.
This badge was worn by u-boats belonging the 10th Flotilla formed in January 1942 and disbanded in October 1944.
The badge was designed by flotilla chief Rear Admiral Kuhnke and there was a number 10 on the front of the submarine when painted on the boat but omitted when worn as a crew badge.
11th Flotilla Hans Cohausz - Polar Bear U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best reproduction11th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has the 'S.H.u.Co.' marking on the rear.
The 11th U-boat Flotilla (11. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed on 15 May 1942 in Bergen, Norway. The flotilla operated mainly in the North Sea and against the Russian bound convoys in the Arctic Sea. Commanded by Hans Cohausz and Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock.
The 11th U-boat Flotilla (11. Unterseebootsflottille) was formed on 15 May 1942 in Bergen, Norway. The flotilla operated mainly in the North Sea and against the Russian bound convoys in the Arctic Sea. Commanded by Hans Cohausz and Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock.
12th U-Boat Flotilla (12. Unterseebootsflottille) - 'U' Wolfs Head & U-Boat over Globe Cap Badge. New Condition
We believe this to be
the best reproduction 12th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has the 'GES.
GESCH' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin. The 12th U-boat Flotilla (German 12. Unterseebootsflottille) was a German U-Boat flotilla formed on 15 October 1942 at Bordeaux under the command of Korvettenkapitan Klaus Scholtz. Thirty-nine of the forty-two U-boats assigned to 12th Flotilla were destroyed during their assignment. This badge is in new condition.
13th Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 13. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - New
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 13th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available.
The 13th Flotilla was founded in June, 1943. In September 1944 the flotilla was reorganized, when most of the boats from the French bases reached Norway. Its history ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered. It was commanded by Korvkpt. Rolf Rüggeberg.
The 13th Flotilla was founded in June, 1943. In September 1944 the flotilla was reorganized, when most of the boats from the French bases reached Norway. Its history ended in May 1945 when Germany surrendered. It was commanded by Korvkpt. Rolf Rüggeberg.
14th Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 14. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - New
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 14th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available, with correct colours and details more accurate than all the other copies.
The 14th Flotilla was founded on 15 Dec, 1944 under the command of Kptlt. Helmut Möhlmann. Its history ended in May, 1945 when Germany surrendered. It had the following u-boots assigned: U-294, U-295, U-299, U-318, U-427, U-716, U-995 & U-997
The 14th Flotilla was founded on 15 Dec, 1944 under the command of Kptlt. Helmut Möhlmann. Its history ended in May, 1945 when Germany surrendered. It had the following u-boots assigned: U-294, U-295, U-299, U-318, U-427, U-716, U-995 & U-997
23d Flotilla U-Boat Cap Hat Badge - 23. Flottille U-Boot Kopf Abzeichen Kreigsmarine WW2 - New
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction 23d U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. These were hand made from brass and copper and not produced in large quantities.
The flotilla was first formed in Salamis, Greece, on 11 September 1941 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Fritz Frauenheim. It operated in the eastern Mediterranean and sank 12 ships for a total of 50,820 gross register tons (GRT). In May 1942 the flotilla was merged into 29th U-boat Flotilla, based at La Spezia, Italy.
The flotilla was re-founded in September 1943 as a Training Flotilla under the command of Korvettenkapitän Otto von Bülow.
Made from Brass and copper it will continue to tarnish and age. A superb badge for the u-boat collector.
The flotilla was first formed in Salamis, Greece, on 11 September 1941 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Fritz Frauenheim. It operated in the eastern Mediterranean and sank 12 ships for a total of 50,820 gross register tons (GRT). In May 1942 the flotilla was merged into 29th U-boat Flotilla, based at La Spezia, Italy.
The flotilla was re-founded in September 1943 as a Training Flotilla under the command of Korvettenkapitän Otto von Bülow.
Made from Brass and copper it will continue to tarnish and age. A superb badge for the u-boat collector.
29th Flotilla Korvkpt. Franz Becker - Mule U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This
badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be
the best reproduction 29th U-Boat Flotilla hat badge available. It has the 'S.H.u.Co.' marking on the rear and the correct type of pin.
The 29th Flotilla was formed in December 1941 in La Spezia in Italy under the command of Korvettenkapitan Franz Becker. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, against convoys. It was also commanded by Korvettenkapitän's Fritz Frauenheim and Gunther Jahn.
The 29th Flotilla was formed in December 1941 in La Spezia in Italy under the command of Korvettenkapitan Franz Becker. The flotilla operated mostly various marks of the Type VII U-Boat and it concentrated its efforts mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, against convoys. It was also commanded by Korvettenkapitän's Fritz Frauenheim and Gunther Jahn.
U-85 'Boar with Rose' U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This badge is made in Germany as the originals were. We believe this to be the best reproduction U85 hat badge available.
Notice the bright silver coloured Boar with the Rose in its mouth, which was also painted on the conning tower (not a boar without a rose as some sources list). It has the correct type of pin on the reverse.
U-85 sunk three ships and was sunk on 14 April 1942 in the North Atlantic off Cape Hatteras by gunfire from the US destroyer USS Roper. All 46 crew were killed.
This badge is in new condition.
Notice the bright silver coloured Boar with the Rose in its mouth, which was also painted on the conning tower (not a boar without a rose as some sources list). It has the correct type of pin on the reverse.
U-85 sunk three ships and was sunk on 14 April 1942 in the North Atlantic off Cape Hatteras by gunfire from the US destroyer USS Roper. All 46 crew were killed.
This badge is in new condition.
U-106 Swordfish U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition. Aluminium finish - NEW
This badge is hand made in aircraft grade aluminium finish, as many of the original emblems were, they were not mass produced to factory specifications.
U-106 was commanded by three commanders ( Jürgen Oesten - Knights Cross, Hermann Rasch - Knights Cross & Wolf-Dietrich Damerow)and had the following kills: 22 Ships sunk, 2 damaged & 2 Warships damaged. An outstanding war record. Attach the badge by sewing round the tail and th front teeth - there were no attachment holes on this badge.
Here is a link to an original badge as worn by a NCO on U-106.
U-106 was commanded by three commanders ( Jürgen Oesten - Knights Cross, Hermann Rasch - Knights Cross & Wolf-Dietrich Damerow)and had the following kills: 22 Ships sunk, 2 damaged & 2 Warships damaged. An outstanding war record. Attach the badge by sewing round the tail and th front teeth - there were no attachment holes on this badge.
Here is a link to an original badge as worn by a NCO on U-106.
U-541 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. Kptlt. Kurt Petersen - Stork - New Condition
In May, 1944, the U-boat stopped the neutral Portuguese passenger liner Serpa Pinto
en route to Canada. The Germans found contraband for
the USA and Mexico aboard and men of military age belonging to enemy
countries and Jewish refugees among the 200 passengers. All hands were
ordered to abandon ship, but the U-Boat Command instructed the commander not to
sink her. The crew and passengers were allowed to re-board the ship after
9 hours, but three died in the evacuation process. Two American
passengers were taken prisoner. U-541 sunk one ship & surrendered at Gibraltar on 12 May 1945. The stork was adopted as emblem following the birth of the Commanders first son.
U-534 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. Herbert Nollau. New Condition
'The Hunter from Kurpfalz' was used by Herbert Nollau on U534. He took the boat on two long patrols in the North Atlantic before it was sunk on 5 May 1945 North East of Denmark, by ten depth charges from a British B-24 Liberator (RAF Sqdn 86/G). Casualties were three dead, with 49 survivors.
The circumstances were unusual in that the boat was sunk after having shot down an Allied aircraft (RAF Liberator 547/E) after Germany had surrendered. Herbert Nollau committed suicide in 1968 without revealing why he had left port in U-534 and ordered his crew to fire on Allied aircraft after the cease fire in 1945. The ship was raised in 1998 as there was thought to be gold on board but the more likely reason was that it was on it's way to Japan with top secret and rare torpedoes to help the Japanese. The boot is now in Liverpool, England and can be visited.
The circumstances were unusual in that the boat was sunk after having shot down an Allied aircraft (RAF Liberator 547/E) after Germany had surrendered. Herbert Nollau committed suicide in 1968 without revealing why he had left port in U-534 and ordered his crew to fire on Allied aircraft after the cease fire in 1945. The ship was raised in 1998 as there was thought to be gold on board but the more likely reason was that it was on it's way to Japan with top secret and rare torpedoes to help the Japanese. The boot is now in Liverpool, England and can be visited.
U-201 The Snowman Cap Badge - Adalbert Schnee - New condition
'The Snowman' was used by Knights Cross winner Adalbert Schnee. Scnee is the German word for snow, hence the Snowman Emblem with knights cross.
U-201 was attacked for 5 hours in one operation (patrol) by HMS Amazon, HMS Nigella and HMS St. Apollo. 99 depth charges were dropped while trying to sink it. It was damaged but survived and returned to base. The Snowman was probably pretty warm after this attack!
U-201 was attacked for 5 hours in one operation (patrol) by HMS Amazon, HMS Nigella and HMS St. Apollo. 99 depth charges were dropped while trying to sink it. It was damaged but survived and returned to base. The Snowman was probably pretty warm after this attack!
U-566 Kriegsmarine WW2 'The Suckling She Wolf' Hans Hornkohl. New Condition
This is a hand made badge and reproduction German WWII U-Boat Cap Emblem. U-566 commanded by Hans Hornkohl. It is purchased in traditional brass finish and is in new condition.
U-48 Kptlt. Herbert Schultze & U-998 Hans Fiedler The Cat Times Three - New Condition
U-48 went through the war sinking 51 ships and amazingly none of the crew were killed. There were various Kaptain's appointed, four of which were awarded the knights cross.
U48 inflicted the following losses during its wartime service: 51 ships sunk for a total of 306,875 GRT, 1 warship sunk for a total of 1,060 tons, 3 ships damaged for a total of 20,480 GRT.
She was scuttled on 3'd of May 1945 off Neustadt, Germany.
U-998 Had one patrol & on 27 June, 1944 she was taken out of duty & scrapped in 1944.
U48 inflicted the following losses during its wartime service: 51 ships sunk for a total of 306,875 GRT, 1 warship sunk for a total of 1,060 tons, 3 ships damaged for a total of 20,480 GRT.
She was scuttled on 3'd of May 1945 off Neustadt, Germany.
U-998 Had one patrol & on 27 June, 1944 she was taken out of duty & scrapped in 1944.
U-858 U-Boat Badge - Kptlt. Thilo Bode. Tanne and 'S' - New Condition
This U-Boat had two patrols and eventually surrendered at Delaware, USA, on 14 May 1945. It was commanded by Kptlt. Thilo Bode. Now the really interesting thing is that U-858 was the first German warship to surrender to U.S. forces.
The U-858 emblem is a composite of two words. The tree is a spruce-in German "Tanne". The "S" superimposed on the tree is for Sanne. Thilo Bode married Stephanie Sanne in October 1943. His father-in-law, her father, was Lieutenant General Werner Sanne, Commander of the 100th Light Infantry Division in Stalingrad under Paulus.
The U-858 emblem is a composite of two words. The tree is a spruce-in German "Tanne". The "S" superimposed on the tree is for Sanne. Thilo Bode married Stephanie Sanne in October 1943. His father-in-law, her father, was Lieutenant General Werner Sanne, Commander of the 100th Light Infantry Division in Stalingrad under Paulus.
U-174 Ulrich Thilo - The Viking Boat Device U-Boat Cap Badge - New Condition
This badge has retaining loops on the rear like the original. Commanded between 26 Nov 1941 - 8 Mar 1943 by Ulrich Thilo and 9 Mar 1943 - 27 Apr 1943 by Oblt. Wolfgang Grandefeld.
It sunk 5 ships with a total tonnage of 30,813 GRT. It was Sunk on the 27 April, 1943 south of Newfoundland by depth charges from a US Ventura aircraft (VP-125/B-6). 53 were killed, the entire crew.
It sunk 5 ships with a total tonnage of 30,813 GRT. It was Sunk on the 27 April, 1943 south of Newfoundland by depth charges from a US Ventura aircraft (VP-125/B-6). 53 were killed, the entire crew.
U-256 Wilhelm Brauel - Landeck Mützenabzeichen (the Austrian City Crest). New
Commanded 18 Dec 1941 - 30 Nov 1942 by Kptlt. Odo Loeweand 16 Aug 1943 - 27 Jun 1944 by Oblt. Wilhelm Brauel and 2 Sep 1944 - 18 Oct 1944 by KrvKpt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock (Knights Cross). 1 warship sunk.
It was heavily damaged on 31 August, 1942 and stricken in November 1942. It was converted to U-Flak 2 in May, 1943, second time in commission on 16 August, 1943. From December 1943 again it was a regular combat boat U-256. Left her base in Brest, France on 4 September 1944 for Norway. It was stricken on 23 October, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
It was heavily damaged on 31 August, 1942 and stricken in November 1942. It was converted to U-Flak 2 in May, 1943, second time in commission on 16 August, 1943. From December 1943 again it was a regular combat boat U-256. Left her base in Brest, France on 4 September 1944 for Norway. It was stricken on 23 October, 1944 in Bergen, Norway.
U-124 Badge Georg-Wilhelm Schulz & Johann Mohr - The Frog. New Condition
From 11 Jun 1940 to 7 Sep 1941 commanded by Kptlt. Georg-Wilhelm Schulz (Knights Cross) & from Sep 1941 - 2 Apr 1943 KrvKpt. Johann Mohr (Knights Cross).
It sunk 46 ships, 2 warships and 4 ships damaged. It was sunk on 2 April, 1943 west of Oporto, by depth charges from the British corvette HMS Stonecrop and the British sloop HMS Black Swan. All 53 crew were killed.
It sunk 46 ships, 2 warships and 4 ships damaged. It was sunk on 2 April, 1943 west of Oporto, by depth charges from the British corvette HMS Stonecrop and the British sloop HMS Black Swan. All 53 crew were killed.
U380 U-Boat Cap Badge Josef Röther - Clover. New Condition
Commissioned on the 22 Dec, 1941 under Kptlt. Josef Röther. It was commanded by 22 Dec, 1941 - Nov, 1943 Kptlt. Josef Röther; Dec, 1943 - 11 Mar, 1944 Kptlt. Albrecht Brandi (Knights Cross winner). It carried out 12 patrols: 22 Dec, 1941 - 31 Aug, 1942 5. Flottille (training); 1 Sep, 1942 - 30 Nov, 1942 6. Flottille (front boat); 1 Dec, 1942 - 11 Mar, 1944 29. Flottille (front boat).
It sunk 2 ships with a total of 14.063 GRT; 1 ship damaged with a total of 7.191 GRT & 1 ship a total loss with a total of 7.178 GRT. In May 1943 in the Mediterranean, U-380 rescued five German soldiers escaping from Tunisia in a small boat. She brought them to port in La Spezia, Italy.
It was sunk at 1200hrs on 11 March, 1944 near Toulon, France, by US bombs. 1 dead, unknown number of survivors.
It sunk 2 ships with a total of 14.063 GRT; 1 ship damaged with a total of 7.191 GRT & 1 ship a total loss with a total of 7.178 GRT. In May 1943 in the Mediterranean, U-380 rescued five German soldiers escaping from Tunisia in a small boat. She brought them to port in La Spezia, Italy.
It was sunk at 1200hrs on 11 March, 1944 near Toulon, France, by US bombs. 1 dead, unknown number of survivors.
U-404 & U-123 Kreigsmarine U-Boat Hat Emblem. New Condition
Commissioned on the 6 Aug, 1941 under Kptlt. Otto von Bülow (Oak Leaves) The Commanders were: 6 Aug, 1941 - 19 Jul, 1943 KrvKpt. Otto von Bülow (Knights Cross), 20 Jul, 1943 - 28 Jul, 1943 Oblt. Adolf Schönberg; It served in 7 patrols 6 Aug, 1941 - 1 Jan, 1942 6. Flottille (training) and 1 Jan, 1942 - 28 Jul, 1943 6. Flottille (front boat). It sunk 14 ships sunk for a total of 71.450 GRT; 1 warship sunk for a total of 1.120 tons and 2 ships damaged for a total of 16.689 GRT.
It was Sunk 28 July, 1943 in the Bay of Biscay north-west of Cape Ortegal, Spain, by depth charges from 2 American Liberator aircraft (A/S Sqdn. 4) and from a British Liberator aircraft (Sqdn. 224). 51 dead, all crew were killed.
This emblem was also worn by the crew of U-123 Commanded by Reinhard Hardegen who sunk 27 Allied vessels mainly off the West coast of America. As at Sept 2012 he was 99 and the last surviving U-Boat commander. He has already booked his 100th Birthday party for 2013! More info on U-123 here.
It was Sunk 28 July, 1943 in the Bay of Biscay north-west of Cape Ortegal, Spain, by depth charges from 2 American Liberator aircraft (A/S Sqdn. 4) and from a British Liberator aircraft (Sqdn. 224). 51 dead, all crew were killed.
This emblem was also worn by the crew of U-123 Commanded by Reinhard Hardegen who sunk 27 Allied vessels mainly off the West coast of America. As at Sept 2012 he was 99 and the last surviving U-Boat commander. He has already booked his 100th Birthday party for 2013! More info on U-123 here.
U-331 U-boat Cap Badge. The Dragon. New Condition.
In 10 patrols, U-331 sank a warship, an auxiliary warship, and also damaged a warship. She is known for sinking HMS Barham, a British Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, on November 25th, 1941.
On her 3rd patrol, on 17 November, 1941 U-331 dropped off 8 commandos on the Egyptian coast east of Ras Gibeisa, to blow up a railway near the coast, but they failed. She was sunk on November 17, 1942 in the Mediterranean north of Algiers. After she had been badly damaged by a Hudson aircraft she signaled surrender to a seaplane but was attacked by a torpedo-equipped aircraft Albacore from the British aircraft carrier HMS Formidable. 32 men died but 17 survived.
On her 3rd patrol, on 17 November, 1941 U-331 dropped off 8 commandos on the Egyptian coast east of Ras Gibeisa, to blow up a railway near the coast, but they failed. She was sunk on November 17, 1942 in the Mediterranean north of Algiers. After she had been badly damaged by a Hudson aircraft she signaled surrender to a seaplane but was attacked by a torpedo-equipped aircraft Albacore from the British aircraft carrier HMS Formidable. 32 men died but 17 survived.
U-57 U552 & U-2513 Claus Korth and latterly by Erich Topp Devil. New Condition
This is one of the most famous U-boats. Made famous by Claus Korth and latterly by Erich Topp: U-57: 11 ships sunk ,1 auxiliary warship sunk, 2 ships damaged & 1 ship a total loss.
U-552: 30 ships sunk, 1 auxiliary warship sunk, 1 warship sunk & 3 ships damaged.
U-2513: No patrols & surrendered at Horten, Norway on 8 May, 1945.
U-552: 30 ships sunk, 1 auxiliary warship sunk, 1 warship sunk & 3 ships damaged.
U-2513: No patrols & surrendered at Horten, Norway on 8 May, 1945.
U333 Peter Erich Cremer - The Three Fish. New Condition
The boat fought an epic battle with the British corvette HMS Crocus on 6 Oct, 1942.
The U-boat lost 3 men dead (including the IWO) and several men wounded, including the commander, Peter Erich Cremer.
The boat was heavily damaged and limped back to base with help from a replacement WO, Kptlt. Lorenz Kasch, from the U-107.
The doctor from the Milk Cow U-459 helped the wounded. Cremer then spent 3 months in a hospital.
The U-boat lost 3 men dead (including the IWO) and several men wounded, including the commander, Peter Erich Cremer.
The boat was heavily damaged and limped back to base with help from a replacement WO, Kptlt. Lorenz Kasch, from the U-107.
The doctor from the Milk Cow U-459 helped the wounded. Cremer then spent 3 months in a hospital.
U47 KrvKpt. Günther Prien - Snorting Cow - The Bull of Scapa Flow. New Condition
Commanded between 17 Dec 1938 -& 7 Mar 1941 by KrvKpt. Günther Prien (Knights Cross Winner).
U-47 sunk 30 ships, 1 warship & damaged 8 ships. It was posted missing on 7 March, 1941 in North Atlantic near the Rockall Banks. 45 presumed dead (all crew killed).
U-47 sunk 30 ships, 1 warship & damaged 8 ships. It was posted missing on 7 March, 1941 in North Atlantic near the Rockall Banks. 45 presumed dead (all crew killed).
U-Boat Cap Hat Badge U-68 Clover & Chevron WW2 Navy. New Condition
This badge was worn by the crew of U-68 which had a very impressive career and was sunk on 10th of Apr 1944 - 32 ships sunk and 1 auxillary warship sunk.
It was sunk by depth charges and rockets from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft of the US escort carrier USS Guadalcanal.
It was sunk by depth charges and rockets from Avenger and Wildcat aircraft of the US escort carrier USS Guadalcanal.
Kriegsmarine UBoat Cap Hat Badge U-37 Trident WW2 Submarine New Condition
This badge was worn by the crew of U-37 which had a very impressive career and survived the war - 53 ships sunk, 2 warships sunk and 1 ship damaged.
It survived the war and was scuttled on 8th May 1945 in Sonderburg Bay. It had four knights cross winners as commander: KrvKpt. Werner Hartmann, Kptlt. Victor Oehrn, Kptlt. Asmus Nicolai Clausen and Kptlt. Ulrich Folkers.
It survived the war and was scuttled on 8th May 1945 in Sonderburg Bay. It had four knights cross winners as commander: KrvKpt. Werner Hartmann, Kptlt. Victor Oehrn, Kptlt. Asmus Nicolai Clausen and Kptlt. Ulrich Folkers.
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U-96 U-Boat Cap Badge Aircraft Aluminium - New |
U96 Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge Variant. New Condition
This reproduction U-boat badge is a variant of the U-96 Sawfish. Crews changed and generally most badges were hand made so it is completely likely that there were variants like this in circulation. This one is based on an original.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish, which tarnishes. This badge is individually crafted and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish but each u-boat badge is different and individual.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish, which tarnishes. This badge is individually crafted and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish but each u-boat badge is different and individual.
U96 Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock - Sawfish U-Boat Cap Badge. New Condition
This badge is hand made as the original emblems were, they were not mass produced to factory specifications.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish and aged appropriately. This badge is individually crafted and aged and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish look but each one is different and individual although in new condition.
It is purchased in traditional brass finish and aged appropriately. This badge is individually crafted and aged and the photograph gives and idea of the final finish look but each one is different and individual although in new condition.
WWII U-Boat Cap Badge - U-97 U-267 U-416 U-708 U-776 U-1231 U-3011 - New
Worn by the following U-Boat Crews:
U-Boat U97 - 16 ships sunk & 1 damaged - Sunk on 16 June 1943 - Commanders: Udo Heilmann, Oblt. Friedrich Bürgel, Kptlt. Hans-Georg Trox
U-Boat U267 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 4 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Ernst von Witzendorff, Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Bernhard Knieper
U-Boat U416 - No ships sunk or damaged - Sunk 30 March 1943 - Commanders: Christian Reich, Oblt. Rudolf Zorn, Kptlt. Heinz Zwarg, Oblt. Eberhard Rieger
U-Boat U708 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Werner Heintze, Oblt. Klaus Andersen, Oblt. Ewald Pick, Oblt. Herbert Kühn
U-Boat U776 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered England on 16 May 1945 - Commander: Kptlt. Lothar Martin
U-Boat U1231 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered Scotland 13 May 1945 - Commanders: Kpt. Hermann Lessing, Oblt. Helmut Wicke
U-Boat U3011 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Otto Fränzel
It is made from 0.8mm brass sheet and has appropriate fixing holes, contrary to popular belief, few badges were made with pins as this irritated the wearers head when worn as a Kriegsmarine badge on the cap. They were hand made by the U-boat crews to indicate 'The Boat', they belonged to, a badge of honour and worn with pride.
U-Boat U97 - 16 ships sunk & 1 damaged - Sunk on 16 June 1943 - Commanders: Udo Heilmann, Oblt. Friedrich Bürgel, Kptlt. Hans-Georg Trox
U-Boat U267 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 4 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Ernst von Witzendorff, Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Bernhard Knieper
U-Boat U416 - No ships sunk or damaged - Sunk 30 March 1943 - Commanders: Christian Reich, Oblt. Rudolf Zorn, Kptlt. Heinz Zwarg, Oblt. Eberhard Rieger
U-Boat U708 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Werner Heintze, Oblt. Klaus Andersen, Oblt. Ewald Pick, Oblt. Herbert Kühn
U-Boat U776 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered England on 16 May 1945 - Commander: Kptlt. Lothar Martin
U-Boat U1231 - No ships sunk or damaged - Surrendered Scotland 13 May 1945 - Commanders: Kpt. Hermann Lessing, Oblt. Helmut Wicke
U-Boat U3011 - No ships sunk or damaged - Scuttled on 3 May 1945 - Commanders: Kptlt. Otto Tinschert, Oblt. Otto Fränzel
It is made from 0.8mm brass sheet and has appropriate fixing holes, contrary to popular belief, few badges were made with pins as this irritated the wearers head when worn as a Kriegsmarine badge on the cap. They were hand made by the U-boat crews to indicate 'The Boat', they belonged to, a badge of honour and worn with pride.
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