A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp by Rudolf Souval, Wien
Clasp 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).

