Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid - 3rd Pattern with Crimped Hardware and Fluted Pin Auction Archive maker marked “RZM M9/28” (Ferdinand

maker marked “RZM M9/28” (Ferdinand Hoffstätter

and there is some oxidation of the eagle insignia

(Brieftaubenwesen Verdienstmedaille)

his influence in the Hitler regime was distinctly minor

missing part of the top of the sceptre and part of the crown

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid - 3rd Pattern with Crimped Hardware and Fluted Pin Auction Archive maker marked “RZM M9/28” (Ferdinand(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Instituted November 25th, 1942 (Mid to Late War Issue). A vaulted example, constructed of silvered 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 situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with a magnetic square block