Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Schwerin Auction A 1934 Jungbann 71 Erfurt

A 1934 Jungbann 71 Erfurt Bann Sporttreffen badge

A Gold Maltese cross with white enamels

inscribed in the centre "PRESENTED BY THE KING TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH IN THE HOPE THAT FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND EFFICIENT TRAINING MAY HELP IT TO FORGE NEW LINKS OF EMPIRE" and surrounded by the inscription "KING'S TROPHY COMPETITION"

3 mm (w) x 85

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Schwerin Auction A 1934 Jungbann 71 Erfurt(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