Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp Auction Archive 1918-1922 - In bronze

1918-1922 - In bronze

Because her nuclear propulsion allowed her to remain submerged far longer than the then current diesel-electric submarines previously

silvered metal plate inscribed "Sprengbuchsen fur Sprenggreifer B" and held in place by four rivets in the centre on the lid

Marie (which was later changed to his war bride wife

The inside of the cap is lined in a greenish-yellow rayon

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp Auction Archive 1918-1922 - In bronze(Marine Frontspange). Constructed of patinated bronze, the obverse with a central anchor on an oval disk, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a round wire catch and stabilizer, unmarked, measuring 94. 44 mm (w) x 26. 28 mm (h), the clasp is missing its hinge but includes its magnetic metal pinback, in near very fine condition.