Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Province of China demonstrating consistent soiling throughout the

demonstrating consistent soiling throughout the ribbons and some oxidation of the devices

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of a unmarked wartime production by Overhoff & Cie

with a central machine-embroidered silver-grey rank pip

with no more than 700 guests invited

founding date "1592" and anniversary date "1892" on obverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Province of China demonstrating consistent soiling throughout the(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.