Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac horizontal pinback27 mm (w) x

horizontal pinback27 mm (w) x 36 mm (h)

the dagger hanger strap at the left side with a hook placed upon a five-link chain and fed through the lion's ring

(Heer Bergmützer für Offiziere der Gebirgstruppe)

the doctor noted that Joseph's disability had originated at Boulogne

5 mm x 61 mm mm inclusive of its linden leaves and crossed branches suspension

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac horizontal pinback27 mm (w) x(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, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, in turn situated above 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 flat wire catch, designer marked W. E.