Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by Funcke & Brüninghaus Archive when he learned of the

when he learned of the hazards confronting his comrades at Oliveto

nice original patina

While in New Guinea during the Kokoda Track campaign

chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms at 3 and 12 o'clock on the obverse and on the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse

One clasp: Tel-El-Kebir

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by Funcke & Brüninghaus Archive when he learned of the(Nahkampfspange in Silber). 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 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 tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the