Germany, Imperial. A Prinzen Size Imperial Submarine (U-Boat) Badge certificate_of_authenticity with a small tear that

with a small tear that has been repaired with tape

The citation states that Michaelis “is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in a position of great trust and responsibility during the period 3 July 1950 to 15 May 1951

in gilt metal

In yellow and red embroidery on black cotton backer

Germany, Imperial. A Prinzen Size Imperial Submarine (U-Boat) Badge certificate_of_authenticity with a small tear that(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). An ovular badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse centre bears the cut out image of a submarine, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with ribbons topped by a German State Crown, the reverse is plain and bears a horizontal pinback with a flat catch, marked WH encompassed by an ovular border on the pin, measuring 30. 50 mm (w) x 30. 41 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 g, very fine.