Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Japanese Ordnance covered again in all sorts

covered again in all sorts of matched embossed and engraved decorations and fitted with one of its original two suspension rings still in place

391st Bomb Squadron

including the Hundred Days Offensive and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive

The top of the objective lens housing has the manufacturer and specification information:

The crew were interned

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Japanese Ordnance covered again in all sortsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Silber, this fine award is constructed of silvered slightly vaulted zinc. The front side has a Reichsadler (national eagle) over a crossed bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece. There are sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, with with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, with a square magnetic backing