Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Third Pattern by Friedirch Linden certificate_of_authenticity The exterior retains a black

The exterior retains a black leather strap with a magnetic metal buckle meeting an additional strap emanating from the lid for secure closure

earning the Chevrons of the Non-Commissioned Officer

Epsom on December 4th

2) The Lieutenant rank shoulder boards are a matching set

Officers Cross with War Decoration

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Third Pattern by Friedirch Linden certificate_of_authenticity The exterior retains a black(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 wide banjo style pinback (in this makers characteristic fat belly style) meeting a