Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction Archive measuring 63 mm (w) x

measuring 63 mm (w) x 92 mm (h)

the reverse of each with an integrated carmine wool strap

and on June 1st 1943 he was made Obergefreiter

under the left side of the sweatband is the maker’s label KH sewn onto the lining

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction Archive measuring 63 mm (w) x(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 99. 02 mm (w) x 26. 68 mm (h), weighing 31. 6 grams, the back plate is