Naval Front Clasp
The Naval Front Clasp (Marine-Frontspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine in recognition of long, front line service for all naval units, except the submarine service, which had their own clasp to award. This bronze clasp was awarded for service or valor above that of the basic war badge. The award was instituted on 19 November 1944 by Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz.
Naval Front Clasp
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- Naval Front Clasp Marine-Frontspange
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- 1944
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The Naval Front Clasp (Marine-Frontspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine in recognition of long, front line service for all naval units, except the submarine service, which had their own clasp to award. This bronze clasp was awarded for service or valor above that of the basic war badge. The award was instituted on 19 November 1944 by Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz.
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• Name — Naval Front Clasp Marine-Frontspange • Presenter — Nazi Germany • Type — Badge • Eligibility — Military personnel • Campaign — World War II • Status — Obsolete • Established — 19 November 1944
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- 1.Angolia 1976, p.155.
- 2.Lumsden 2001, p.76.
- 3.Ailsby 1987, p.146.
- 4.Lexikon der Wehrmacht: Marine-Frontspange. Geraadpleegd op 2 september 2025.
- 5.Ailsby 1987, p.148.
- 6.Klietmann 1982, p.144.
- 7.Ordensjournal met afbeeldingen, p.15. Geraadpleegd op 2 september 2025
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