Original German WWII Deutsches Reichsbahn National Railway Bronze Grade Female Staff Service Badge in Paper Packet Category_Accessories Snapper received word that Searaven

Snapper received word that Searaven (SS-196) was in trouble and reversed course to go to her aid

but is missing the ribbon which would attach to the small piece at the top

It was used as an anti-aircraft gun as well as a field piece

and look to be maker marked on the back

Original German WWII Deutsches Reichsbahn National Railway Bronze Grade Female Staff Service Badge in Paper Packet Category_Accessories Snapper received word that SearavenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare, genuine Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railway) Bronze Grade Female Staff Badge, still in the original paper packet! These awards were instituted in 1944, and were awarded in three grades based on how long the female staff member had been in service. The gold award was for 10 years of active service, the silver for 6, and the bronze for 3. The design is a small pin with the DRB "Winged Wheel"