Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Republic of (i) Cap Badge (cockade in

(i) Cap Badge (cockade in bronze gilt with red and blue enamels affixed via a screwback

Footnote: A special badge was instituted by Royal Decree 641 on May 21

dated July 14 1943

35 mm (w) x 91

magnetic metal button holding the board in place

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Republic of (i) Cap Badge (cockade in(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse features a national eagle, a bayonet, and a hand grenade in the centerpiece. Sun rays emanate from the centre of the left and right sides, accompanied by four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, featuring a square magnetic back plate, a horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge, slightly vaulted; it is marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,