Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive A Matching Set of Naval

A Matching Set of Naval Dagger Hangers - An early set in gilt aluminum

on September 8

although he was unable to get back to a dressing station for 36 hours he maintained very commendable courage and cheerfulness

that is circumscribed “FÜR DIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR SERVICES IN AIR RAID PROTECTION”)

Just above the right cuff are two Efficiency badges in rolled gold-coloured bullion wire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive A Matching Set of Naval(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronze feinzink, 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 oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich