Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Archive 40 mm x 102 mm)

40 mm x 102 mm)

and to Oberscharfuhrer 1944

suffering from chronic rheumatism and a lame ankle

of which a notification will be made in the Canada Gazette

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Archive 40 mm x 102 mm)A bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink, with nearly all of the bronze wash being lost due to age and wear; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Brehmen and logo with FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on reverse; slightly vaulted; with centre magnetic plate; measuring 96. 5 mm x 25. 9 mm; weighing 33. 8 grams; in fine condition.