bruising evident on the disk
presenting as a Cross Pattée with central inscription “1914-1918” within an oak leaf wreath
in business from 1870-1903) below the scene
light soiling on the exterior of the cover
Both flaps are secured shut in the front via five pebbled buttons that are met by an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the opposing side
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Hymmen & Co. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bruising evident on the disk(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a 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, and 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 flat wire catch emanating from a circular base, the