Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Auction with folding creases and some

with folding creases and some discolouration evident

2 mm (w) x 19 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Footnote: This Order was instituted by King Freidrich August II in commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the death of his predecessor Duke Albert III

Of quality French manufacture

Ottoman casualties were much higher

Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version Auction with folding creases and some(U Boot Frontspange). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by crossed swords, around a central depiction of a U Boat on a hollow background, flanked on each side by six oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 77. 24 mm (w) x 23. 83 mm (h), weighing 24. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.