Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Newly Listed 2mm (w) x 23

2mm (w) x 23

He arrived in France on January 9

a Dutch Labour Service Sports Badge

replacement shortened ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Newly Listed 2mm (w) x 23(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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a replacement bronze backplate, flanked on each side by four sun rays and four oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W.