Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Buy Now Footnote: James Swan was born

Footnote: James Swan was born on November 13

demonstrating near-total loss of finish throughout the base metal in addition to period replacement of the pinback with an accurately-sized substitute

George V ( A/CPL

maker marked and engraved in italic capitals "AL MERITO NOTARIAL" on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Buy Now Footnote: James Swan was born(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse features a national eagle, a bayonet, and a hand grenade in the centerpiece. Sun rays emanate from the centre of the left and right sides, accompanied by four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, featuring a square magnetic back plate, a horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge, slightly vaulted; it is marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,