Submarine War Badge by Fredrich Orth (WIEN) with envelope.

A U-Boat Badge,constructed of gilded zinc by Fredrich Orth,instituted 1939. The badge can be presented to all Officers,NCO'S and crew members who serve on submarines directed against the enemy, and who prove themselves on two or more sorties against the enemy. Fredrich Orth (FO)company of Vienna,was one of the most prominent Austrian makers,known as Prasidialkanzlei designation (15) and LDO-(L/14). The company is renowned for its EK,Kriegsmarine and Heer award production.The envelope is marked for Schwerin-Berlin.Badge is measuring 49.19mm(w)×40.15(h),weighing 18.7 grams. Excellent condition.