Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac centre in silver gilt with

centre in silver gilt with a ancient stylized cross of the order in horizontally patterned red enamel

His design was based on helmets used by Parisian firefighters

residue evident in the recessed areas on the obverse from cleaning

each with corresponding ribbon bar

Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac centre in silver gilt with(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.