Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Archive Commander's Cross (11

Commander's Cross (11

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constructed of grey painted metal (magnetic)

The individuals awarded these ratings were selected on the basis of civil flying experience and pilot certificates gained prior to their induction into the U

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Archive Commander's Cross (11(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 horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular