Loss of U Boot Front Clasp

Phobus · 05-18-09, 11:56 AM

Hi,

After my second patrol in my present career, I received a batch of U Boat Front clasps which I duly distributed. Oddly there were insufficient for all the crew all of whom were orignal members.
Of I went on patrol and when I returned there were more UBF clasps which I assumed were for the remainder of the crew who had not received them first time round.
Imagine my surprise when I came to issue them to find that none of my crew had the clasp at all.
Not to worry off I go again and now I have got back to base, Willemshafen, and I find one solitary U Boat Front clasp. And, yes you've guessed it, nobody has a clasp at all!!

All other awards are still there Iron Crosses First and Secnd Class.

Has anyone else has this happen?

Platapus · 05-18-09, 01:00 PM

Did you check the pawn shops on shore. Perhaps some of your crew hocked the clasps for one more St Pauli Girl (either the beer or the lady)?

Phobus · 05-18-09, 01:17 PM

Much egg on face!

Confused U Boat War badge with the U Boat Front Clasp.

I am on patrol now at 100mtrs, am going outside to contemplate and may be some time!!!

Bent Periscope · 05-18-09, 01:27 PM

Don't forget your rubber duckie.

BP

Jimbuna · 05-19-09, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobus

Much egg on face!

Confused U Boat War badge with the U Boat Front Clasp.

I am on patrol now at 100mtrs, am going outside to contemplate and may be some time!!!

Don't worry, I reckon we've all been there before

05-18-09, 11:56 AM	#1
Phobus Gunner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poole. Dorset UK Posts: 93 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Loss of U Boot Front Clasp Hi, After my second patrol in my present career, I received a batch of U Boat Front clasps which I duly distributed. Oddly there were insufficient for all the crew all of whom were orignal members. Of I went on patrol and when I returned there were more UBF clasps which I assumed were for the remainder of the crew who had not received them first time round. Imagine my surprise when I came to issue them to find that none of my crew had the clasp at all. Not to worry off I go again and now I have got back to base, Willemshafen, and I find one solitary U Boat Front clasp. And, yes you've guessed it, nobody has a clasp at all!! All other awards are still there Iron Crosses First and Secnd Class. Has anyone else has this happen?

05-18-09, 01:00 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Did you check the pawn shops on shore. Perhaps some of your crew hocked the clasps for one more St Pauli Girl (either the beer or the lady)? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-18-09, 01:17 PM	#3
Phobus Gunner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poole. Dorset UK Posts: 93 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Much egg on face! Confused U Boat War badge with the U Boat Front Clasp. I am on patrol now at 100mtrs, am going outside to contemplate and may be some time!!!

05-18-09, 01:27 PM	#4
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Don't forget your rubber duckie. BP