Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Auction 41x89mm (including crown suspension)

41x89mm (including crown suspension)

the King's Letter to wounded Canadian on the occasion of their departure for Canada

on loop for suspension from a sword clasp

on a hollow swivel crown and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback

excellent details and quality

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Auction 41x89mm (including crown suspension)(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, situated above a toned non 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 emanating from an oval plate,