Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp United Republic of stamped “M1/52” for “Deschler &

stamped “M1/52” for “Deschler & Sohn

the Queen of Naples and Sicily

hinged along the back edge

Footnote: Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and handled the training of the final allotments of recruits and draftees to various battalions in England and fighting battalions in France

(born November 25

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp United Republic of stamped “M1/52” for “Deschler &(Marine Frontspange). Constructed of patinated bronze, the obverse with a central anchor on an oval disk, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a round wire catch and stabilizer, unmarked, measuring 94. 44 mm (w) x 26. 28 mm (h), the clasp is missing its hinge but includes its magnetic metal pinback, in near very fine condition.