Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive approximately 50% of the original

approximately 50% of the original gilding remaining

(ROBERT SELLAR)

A Matching Set of Naval Dagger Hangers - An early set in gilt aluminum

that is circumscribed “FÜR DIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR SERVICES IN AIR RAID PROTECTION”)

although he was unable to get back to a dressing station for 36 hours he maintained very commendable courage and cheerfulness

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive approximately 50% of the original(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronze feinzink, 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 oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich