Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude measuring 136 mm (w) x

measuring 136 mm (w) x 284 mm (l) x 50 mm (h)

large contact mark evident across the top of the cypher just below the crown

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered black inscription of “WAFFEN-SS”

double hallmarked "ZI"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude measuring 136 mm (w) x(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, 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, above a magnetic metal backplate, 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 round wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker