light contact and surface wear on the OBE
and Voluntary Medical Service Medal (REUBEN VICTOR BARNARD)
with the reverse of the medal blank and marked "SPECIMEN"
in addition to minor chipping of the enamels
presenting light warping and light scuffing of the edges
Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity light contact and surface wear(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.