stating that he had previous service with the "Volunteers" (Cadet Corps) in England
embroidered in silvery wire on dark greed wool
giving some breathing space to the two severely weakened Guard Divisions
the embroidered strap fashioned in a braided pattern
maker marked “RZM M 4/116”’ in fine condition
A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction stating that he had previousClasp in zinc, with gold Brennlack finish, maker marked on reverse R. S. (Rudolf Souval, Wien), magnetic plate and brass pin, textbook example by this maker, clasp retains most of the gold finish on obverse and about 50% of finish on reverse, in worn condition (for similar clasp see p. 211, Thomas M. Durante, The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII (c PW).