Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity While with Submarine Squadron Five

While with Submarine Squadron Five

some silvering left on the badge

1899 - March 19

a Reich Colonial Association badge

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity While with Submarine Squadron Five(U Boot Frontspange). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by crossed swords, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by side oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 76. 34 mm (w) x 24. 02 mm