Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Archive number 185680

number 185680

and livelihood to the striving for independence from Great Britain

but had seen unofficial use since 1942

exhibiting some oxidation and wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Archive number 185680(Nahkampfspange, in Silber). Constructed of silvered vaulted 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 plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; measuring 96. 71 mm (w) x 25. 25 mm (h);