the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/153” for Friedrich Orth
measuring 15 mm (w) x 20 mm (h)
accompanied by a photo depicting Braasch in uniform and with a variety of decorations visible
the reverse with two solder points
smooth finished dark brown leather tab stitched in place on the underside at the left end
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude the reverse marked with a(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four radiant sun rays and oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring