Bidspirit auction | RARE GERMAN WW2 U-BOAT BADGE,

RARE GERMAN WW2 U-BOAT BADGE, EMBROIDERED - 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. This particular badge is represented in catalogue written by V. Kempf. WW2 badges of Kriegsmarine. Vol 1. U-Boat badges. Catalogue prices, 2014, item 1.1255. 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. Please note: last image is for sample only. 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 : $1500 - $1600. HISTORY of SALES : Recently the same badge sold in Germany for 1450 euro ($1800) - look at the screenshot. OFFER : If an item is NOT SOLD, you can still give us a reasonable offer - please save the link of this page. PAYMENT : Credit Card payment, Wire transfer, Check or Money Order payment are also available. International bidder can use PayPal for payment. PAY in PARTS : You can pay for any item during 2-3 months. Just make a deposit 10% and the item will wait for you. SHIPPING : Let us Handle Your Shipping. We are one of the few places that offer full service shipping. For your convenience we will ship your item - shipping costs will be included in the invoice. Combined shipping is available - next item will be ONE DOLLAR for shipping. NEW : Returning customer will have FREE SHIPPING in USA and 50% DISCOUNT on international shipping. 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.