EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN WW2 U-BOAT BADGE, EMBROIDERED
The badge was introduced in 1939 by the German Kriegsmarine - Navy. It was awarded to U-Boat crew members having participated in at least two enemy engagements. This variant of badge is in metal thread, Embroidered. Much rare than metals badge. It is a true piece of history.
References: 1. Detlev Niemann in 'Price Guide. Orders and decorations Germany', 2004, page 750 put 500 EURO ($650 - 16 years ago) for that nice badge.
2. V. Kempf. WW2 badges of Kriegsmarine. Vol 1. U-Boat badges. Catalogue prices, 2014, item 1.1255. The price is $900.
TEST: This particular item passed very important test - it does not glow under the black lamp (all fabrics made after 1945 glow under the black light) - please look at the images.
ESTIMATE PRICE: $300 - $1,500.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago the same badge sold in Germany for 1,450 euro ($1,800) - please look at the screenshot.
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WIKIPEDIA: The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-1194 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes or 26 TMA mines, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, (220 rounds), one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 and two twin 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between 44 - 52 men.

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