Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Province of China The Roman numeral "XVII"’ (17)

The Roman numeral "XVII"’ (17) refers to the number of years of fascist rule in Italy

Footnote: Gunner Thomas William Eagle was born November 16th 1861 at Bethnal Green

The pommel itself is loose

The hip pockets open with reinforced horizontal pocket flaps

The paint on the interior is near perfectly preserved with only some minor scuffs

Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Province of China The Roman numeral "XVII"’ (17)(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.