Austria, Empire. A Handels Merchant Submarine (U-Boat) Badge United Republic of His body was returned to

His body was returned to the United States

before he was discharged on June 3

‘This soldier was hit on the head by a piece of enemy shrapnel and instantly killed

uniform removed but overall very fine condition

Austria, Empire. A Handels Merchant Submarine (U-Boat) Badge United Republic of His body was returned toIn die stamped silvered metal, maker marked "ATEL. G. GURSCHNER WIEN VII 2" on the reverse, measuring 30. 3 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, museum marked "120" on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Merchant Submarines were non combat vessels designed to brake the Allied sea blockade and bring in strategic raw materials for the Central Powers. Since they were civilian unarmed vessels with a civilian crew, they thus enjoyed full