The obverse ricasso bears an etched maker’s mark of “ЗИК”
the reverse with a central red enameled medallion depicting a rampant lion
The exterior shows 90% of original paint with only 4 dents resulting in minor paint loss
He later served during the Second World War and for his service during the war
measuring 23 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension)
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Naval Front Clasp, With Award Document To Oberleutnant Zur See Otto Keil consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The obverse ricasso bears an(Marine Frontspange mit Verleihungsurkunde). A unique Naval Front Clasp of multi piece bronze construction, the obverse consisting of a central oval ring surrounding a fouled anchor, flanked on each side by eight oak leaves, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, situated above a stabilizing bar, unmarked, measuring 93. 84 mm (w) x 25. 80 mm (h), weighing 34. 2 grams, the reverse bearing crude soldiering
