Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each with corresponding ribbon bar

each with corresponding ribbon bar

USS Snook reported her position to USS Tigrone as 180° 40' N

numbered 34289

maker marked on the exterior “H

the cross is marked with a Hound hallmark for silver content

Germany, Federal Republic. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each with corresponding ribbon bar(U Boot Frontspange). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by crossed swords, around a central depiction of a U Boat on a hollow background, flanked on each side by six oak leaves, the reverse with a crimped hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 77. 24 mm (w) x 23. 83 mm (h), weighing 24. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.