Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Hold Maltese cross in silver (marked

Maltese cross in silver (marked “800” on the bottom arm for silver content)

eye and face and they helped the wounded Canadian by using his first aid kit to dress his wounds

the stamped number “6580 77”

Accompanied by a paper with pasted newspapers clippings

the boat damaged the American ship Axtell J

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Hold Maltese cross in silver (markedA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink, with nearly all of the bronze wash being lost due to age and wear; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Brehmen and logo with FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on reverse; slightly vaulted; with centre magnetic plate; measuring 96. 5 mm x 25. 9 mm; weighing 33. 8 grams; in fine condition.