A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction hand scratched on reverse: R

hand scratched on reverse: R

giving some breathing space to the two severely weakened Guard Divisions

maker marked “RZM M 4/116”’ in fine condition

reinforced

the embroidered strap fashioned in a braided pattern

A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction hand scratched on reverse: RClasp in zinc, with gold Brennlack finish, maker marked on reverse R. S. (Rudolf Souval, Wien), magnetic plate and brass pin, textbook example by this maker, clasp retains most of the gold finish on obverse and about 50% of finish on reverse, in worn condition (for similar clasp see p. 211, Thomas M. Durante, The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII (c PW).