Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity Air Ministry retirement letter

Air Ministry retirement letter

7 Group 26

Buckle shows wear

maker marked "WILM" (H

based in Harwich

Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity Air Ministry retirement letterA second war German Nahkampfspange; in bronzed zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; unmarked, but displaying typical characteristics of