A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Crossguard and pommel exhibit contact

Crossguard and pommel exhibit contact and gilt wear

attached to a full-length dark gray cotton strap

the RCAF high command deemed it essential to build up the pool of qualified personnel needed to make the BCATP work and achieve its ambitious goals

1891 in Lochee

In stamped field grey painted steel

A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Crossguard and pommel exhibit contactClose Combat Clasp Bronze Grade, in zinc, vaulted, marked "F. E. C. W. E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN" and maker marked F L L (for Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid), slightly vaulted, most of the bronze finish is worn off, in worn condition.