{"product_id":"kriegsmarine-marine-u-boot-spange-in-bronze-mit-hk-ruckseite-gemarkt-an-nadel-orden","title":"U-Boat Front Clasp in Bronze – Kriegsmarine, swastika, marked on reverse, with pin (Reproduction, Item No. 34.136)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eU-Boat Combat Clasp in Bronze – Kriegsmarine, Swastika, Reverse Marked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 34.136\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eU-Boat Combat Clasp in Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cem\u003eKriegsmarine\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinct award and not to be confused with the U-Boat War Badge. It was introduced in 1944 and awarded to experienced U-boat crewmen who already possessed the U-Boat War Badge and had completed further outstanding combat patrols – the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze level\u003c\/strong\u003e was the entry level of the three-tiered clasp (Bronze – Silver – Gold). This example has a \u003cstrong\u003emanufacturer's mark on the reverse (marked)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003epin\u003c\/strong\u003e for attachment. The piece is a high-quality collector's reproduction, virtually indistinguishable from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-Boat Combat Clasp – Bronze (Entry Level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kriegsmarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swastika (HK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverse marked (Manufacturer's mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Already a wearer of the U-Boat War Badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – virtually indistinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe U-Boat Combat Clasp in Bronze is rarer than the U-Boat War Badge and highly sought after by Kriegsmarine collectors worldwide. Complement your collection with the \u003cstrong\u003eU-Boat War Badge (Item No. 33.744 \/ 33.829)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete U-boat award group. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and the reverse marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this will significantly save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380878172489,"sku":"34136","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.136a.jpg?v=1763909929","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/kriegsmarine-marine-u-boot-spange-in-bronze-mit-hk-ruckseite-gemarkt-an-nadel-orden","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}