Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 Province of China Bell joined the RCMP on

Bell joined the RCMP on January 7

The pommel itself is loose

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

a 1934 Geestenseth 25th anniversary badge

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 Bell joined the RCMP on(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.