Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Republic of on October 19

on October 19

Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard are initials “NO”

Eagle Sitting Upon a Bar: in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "924395" on the reverse

A certificate of merit to Stabsgefreiter Dick

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Republic of on October 19(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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a replacement bronze backplate, 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 round wire catch, designer marked W.