Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of 87 mm (w) x 42

87 mm (w) x 42

with a lacquered finish and pinback

and formally moved into the British Army in 1862

and anti-aircraft positions

inscribed “WRAV”

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By C.e. Juncker United Republic of 87 mm (w) x 42(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade over a non magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS,