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GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PIN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PIN
GOLD BRITISH SUBMARINE SERVICE LAPEL PIN
A real British World War I rarity, a solid gold clasp depicting a British submarine, probably D-Class, undoubtedly once worn by an active or veteran British submariner. The 2" wide pin shows teh submarine full-length and in great detail. with conning tower, railings, stern flag pole, propellers, etc. all well defined. The jeweler registered the design with a number engraved on verso, also engraved is the gold content, nine carats. A small gold keeper chain is attached to the bow of the vessel. The pin is contained within a fitted Leeds jeweler's box. Fine. Though not as publicized as their German counterparts, British submariners conducted a successful campaign against enemy shipping and submarines. Provenance: The War Museum.