Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp GTRexclude Instituted in 1865

Instituted in 1865

The beret measures 270 mm x 290 mm

(Zivil-Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz 1

standing upon a pedestal bearing a plaque with the Latin inscription "S

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp GTRexclude Instituted in 1865(Marine Frontspange). A unique Kriegsmarine Naval Front Clasp, constructed of bronze zink and magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a central bronzed magnetic metal Kriegsmarine button, flanked on each side by eight oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with an unidentified mark, measuring 80. 96 mm (w) x 24. 66 mm (h), weighing 26. 9 grams, with some oxidation evident, a