Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Republic of measuring 59 mm x 34

measuring 59 mm x 34 mm

crazing in the white enamels of various rays on both sides

three Three-Ribbon and two Four-Ribbon Ribbon Bars

Footnote: Type I of this Order with 5 flares was awarded for a short time and approximately 400 pieces were awarded in total

Toronto to raise and command a troop for cavalry

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Republic of measuring 59 mm x 34(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed feinzink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a crimped base,