Naval Front Clasp Bordfertigung
Original Marine-Frontspange from the late-war period, produced as Bordfertigung (on-board manufacture). The badge is made of copper and is fully original. It was never fitted with standard factory hardware, as is typical for onboard-made examples.
All examples of this late-war type were made exclusively by submarine and surface ship crews, as no factory-made clasps were delivered after the award's institution. Local craftsmen aboard ships created the badges using available materials. This example remains fully authentic, with no restorations or repairs.
Historical background:
The Marine-Frontspange was instituted on 19 November 1944 to reward exceptional bravery among Kriegsmarine surface ship and U-boat crews. Bordfertigung pieces are rare historical artifacts reflecting the front-line naval conditions during the final months of the war.
Naval Front Clasp Bordfertigung
Original Marine-Frontspange from the late-war period, produced as Bordfertigung (on-board manufacture). The badge is made of copper and is fully original. It was never fitted with standard factory hardware, as is typical for onboard-made examples.
All examples of this late-war type were made exclusively by submarine and surface ship crews, as no factory-made clasps were delivered after the award's institution. Local craftsmen aboard ships created the badges using available materials. This example remains fully authentic, with no restorations or repairs.
Historical background:
The Marine-Frontspange was instituted on 19 November 1944 to reward exceptional bravery among Kriegsmarine surface ship and U-boat crews. Bordfertigung pieces are rare historical artifacts reflecting the front-line naval conditions during the final months of the war.