Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Friedrich Linden United Republic of circa 1930’s

circa 1930’s

wearing the Crimean Shield (Krimschild)

Early nickel plated fittings

Private Albett at once realising the danger to which all were exposed

soon advancing to Storeman and finally

Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Friedrich Linden United Republic of circa 1930’sAn example of a second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze); constructed of vaulted 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 plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a