Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity It was a direct descendant

It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery

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the reverse with a central medallion bearing an inscription of “DEM VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”)

the tag marked with the RZM insignia

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A U-Boat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Schwerin certificate_of_authenticity It was a direct descendant(U Boot Frontspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by crossed swords, topped by a Kriegsmarine style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a U Boat over a hollow background, flanked on each side by six oak leaves, the reverse designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked SCHWERIN, BERLIN, measuring 76. 65 mm (w) x 24. 30