Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Hold metal parts in rolled 14Kt

metal parts in rolled 14Kt

Erwin Rommel was in command of the DAK to support the Italian army who had been faced with heavy Commonwealth Force counter-offensives of the British Eighth Army

in addition to consistent loss of silver finish

a rare maker of this badge

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Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Hold metal parts in rolled 14Kt(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse features a national eagle, a bayonet, and a hand grenade in the centerpiece. Sun rays emanate from the centre of the left and right sides, accompanied by four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, featuring a square magnetic back plate, a horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge, slightly vaulted; it is marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,