Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Hold 9 and 3 o'clock respectively

9 and 3 o'clock respectively

angled ribbon highlight in the upper left corner of the inside cover

maker marked "KO" (Königliches Münzamt Orden) on the ring

195 mm high

this letter was produced on period paper and is in fragile but very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Hold 9 and 3 o'clock respectively(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, in turn situated above a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E.