Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden GTRexclude an Instructions on Discharge from

an Instructions on Discharge from the Polish Re-Settlement Corps Form Letter (in English and Polish

the reverse centre etching by enamelled crossed French flags

reverse illustrating the winged torch Air Force insignia with the engraved inscription "1937-1939 / AU Lt

He received many decorations over his years in the military

Two reinforced side slashes permit the wearer to access pockets set into an underlying uniform

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden GTRexclude an Instructions on Discharge from(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 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,