Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Schwerin United Republic of as his leg required an

as his leg required an "Abscess opened & drained

evidence of repair to the catch rendering the pinback non-functional

with golden matching inscription on the lid

The underlying stitching of the boots is entirely sealed in rubber

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Schwerin United Republic of as his leg required an(U Boot Frontspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by crossed swords, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a U Boat over a hollow background, flanked on each side by six oak leaves, the reverse designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 76. 65 mm (w) x 24. 30