The Cross was intended primarily for civilians and its award to members of the Armed Forces was to be confined to actions for which purely military honours were not normally granted
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And a 25-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross
It measures approximately 26 cm (w) x 28 mm (l)
the reverse with an integral barrel hinge and fluted horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catcher
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K Hold The Cross was intended primarily(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 magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base,