Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Archive he was promoted to SS-Oberführer

he was promoted to SS-Oberführer on April 20

indicative of one of three positions in the Luftwaffe: Aircrews (Fliegertruppe)

Sewn in place above the left breast pocket is a group of eleven awards

accompanied by the presentation case of issue

measuring 27 mm x 31 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Archive he was promoted to SS-Oberführer(Nahfkampfspange in Silver). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by four sun rays and four oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 78 mm (w) x 25. 50 mm (h), weighing 22. 0