WW1 German Bronze Torpedo Trophy

WW1 German Bronze Torpedo Trophy This is a circa 1916 award, most probably received by a U-Boat crew member. The torpedo body is made of bronze with a brass propeller (held in place with a steel screw) and tail fins. It rests on an oak plinth with an applied white metal Imperial Germany WW1 U-Boat badge. Dimensions The trophy length is 12.2 inches (31 cm), its width is 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) and is 3.8 inches (9.5 cm) tall. It weighs 1.54 kg.

Condition The propeller is in excellent order. The plinth is decent too with some light lose to the varnish finish and extensive wear to the felt underside.

For further details and condition see pictures below... The item "WW1 German Bronze Torpedo Trophy" is in sale since Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Other World War I Militaria". The seller is "theantiquesstorehouse" and is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Era: 1914-1945
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Service: Navy
Country/ Organization: Germany
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued