Navy Honor Roll Clasp

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Iron Cross Series > Honor Roll Clasp

Ehrentafelspange der Kriegsmarine. Introduced February 23, 1943, the Navy Honor Roll Clasp was awarded to Navy soldiers who had once again proven further extraordinary personal bravery in combat and had previously been awarded the 1st Class Iron Cross. It is constructed of a die stamped tombak base that has been gold fire gilded with polished highlights and covered in a protectant lacquer coating. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed fouled anchor behind a mobile swastika which is surrounded by an oak leaf and acorn wreath. The hollow back reverse holds four prongs that have been added and crazy glued into place. The original prongs must have been lost at some point and there glued into place. It is tightly secured to the correct red, white and black rayon 2nd Class Iron Cross ribbon. The highlights and details are beautiful! The award measures 1 inch in diameter. The ribbon measures 11 1/2 inches long. A nice rare piece!