German U Boat Combat Clasp – Silver Grade – 1950s Example – Item 96716

German U Boat combat Clasp. Silver grade. 1950s example. As awarded to German U boat veteran now serving in the German Navy. Complete with pin back fixing and all original silvered wash finish. Produced by the same companies that produced the wartime example using the same dies but without the eagle and swastika.

In 1957 the Federal Republic of Germany permitted qualifying veterans to wear many Nazi-era awards in Bundeswehr uniform. including most World War II valor and campaign awards, provided the swastika symbol was removed