Germany, Wehmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden United Republic of on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with crossed swords clasp

the boy got into difficulties and shouted for help

stamped aluminum with lacquered red fields

then there was a crash and C10 shuddered to a halt

56 mm x 44

Germany, Wehmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden United Republic of on loop for suspension from(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four rays and oak leaves interspersed with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked with the logo of