Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Refurbished Transitional Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude as Unteroffizier (Sergeant)

as Unteroffizier (Sergeant)

enamel flake on the lower arm

demonstrating some loss of finish to the base metal and repair of one of the prongs

Magnetic metal fittings are secured to both the tip and throat

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Refurbished Transitional Example by Rudolf Souval GTRexclude as Unteroffizier (Sergeant)(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a 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 horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, maker marked