Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Newly Listed gave protection to the head

gave protection to the head and neck from the cold

12th Geographic Company

crazing and repair evident in the red

Lacking the logistical support of road or rail networks

in flight and downed)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade Newly Listed gave protection to the head(Nahrkampfspange). Of multi piece construction, composed of silvered zink, the obverse with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse plain with a square magnetic backplate, a magnetic horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge, and flat wire catch,