Germany. A Bronze Grade Submarine Front Clasp by Schwerin of Berlin
A fine example of a mid-war German bronze grade “U-Boot Frontspange”; in bronzed zink; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a side profile of a submarine superimposed on the badge above two crossed swords, and witch six laurel leaves on either side of the wreath; horizontal tapered pinback with an integral hinge and a crimped round wire catch; maker marked “Schwerin, Berlin” and designer marked “Peekhaus” on the reverse; lightly vaulted; measuring 76.25 mm x 24.10 mm; weighing 19.3 grams; with approximately 80% of its original bronze wash remaining; in overall very fine condition.

