U-9 was sunk by bombs from a Soviet aircraft
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a moniker which has since been depreciated
Pinned into the peak of the cap is an insignia in the form of a SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika
flying mainly Swordfish
Netherlands, Kingdom. A Royal Navy Long Service Medal, Silver Grade Reduced Version For Ncos, C.1900 Auction U-9 was sunk by bombs(Koninklijke Marine Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst). Instituted in 1845. In silver, measuring 27 mm in diameter, scattered tarnishing, light contact, replacement ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Dutch Royal Navy Long Service Medal was issued in three grades: Gold, Silver and Bronze, the larger sizes (35 mm) in the latter two grades intended for Officers, the small sizes (27 mm) in the latter two grades intended for NCOs.