U-Boats Combat Clasp
Uniface badge. Port side of a submarine superimposed on an oval wreath, an eagle displayed, a swastika in its claws above crossed Roman swords below. Oak leaves (L) and (R) of oval. Inscription reverse: (L) "ENTWERF PEEKHAUS". (R) "AUSF SCHWERIN BERLIN 1968". Issued from may 1944 for exceptional merit. From Nov 1944 also issued in silver and later in gilt also. Fitted with a pin.
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Object Details
ID: | MED0701 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | War badge |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Entwerf Peekhaus Ausf.Schwerin |
Events: | World War II, 1939-1945 |
Date made: | 1944 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | 24 mm x 77 mm |