5 mm (w) x 93 mm (h - inclusive of gilt crown suspension)
where he was officially diagnosed with "Trench Fever"
the feathers attached to a long black tab
indicating the branch to be Flak
majority of silver wash has worn off
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Schwerin Newly Listed 5 mm (w) x 93(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