Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Republic of the obverse engraver marked with

the obverse engraver marked with the dedication of Heinrich Gube

both lugs and bar intact)

Footnote: schulz was a Railway Pioneer and veteran of both Wars

Not only are all of the currently known varieties of the badge itself illustrated and described in clear detail

maker marked "TOYE

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Republic of the obverse engraver marked with(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 a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch emanating from an oval