Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction GESCH” and marker mark for

GESCH” and marker mark for Assmann

constructed of aluminum and magnetic metal

and joined the NSDAP on September 1

John Cramb (later of Perthshire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction GESCH” and marker mark for(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 99. 02 mm (w) x 26. 68 mm (h), weighing 31. 6 grams, the back plate is