maker marked with the stylized logo of “Gebrüder Schneider
crazing and chipping evident in the green enamels on both centrepieces
310 gross register tons (although only 36 have been confirmed as sunk by Schepke)
WWI 1942 American Eagle London Club Pin - Silver gilt and enamels
Polished magnetic metal fittings are secured to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Province of China maker marked with the stylized(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed feinzink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a crimped base,