The certificate was issued on February 5th
presenting light warping and light scuffing of the edges
reverse of the collar is plain barring two angular hooks for shoulder attachments on each of the third links from the center
with the reverse of the medal blank and marked "SPECIMEN"
and Voluntary Medical Service Medal (REUBEN VICTOR BARNARD)
Germany, Imperial. A U-Boat War Badge, c. 1918 certificate_of_authenticity The certificate was issued 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.