Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Hold the obverse with a black

the obverse with a black mobile swastika in the centre within a bed of white enamels

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Hold the obverse with a black(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,