Germany, Heer. A Silver Grade Close Combat Clasp with Award Document and Photos, to Ernst Langscheidt

(Nahkampfspange in Silber mit Verleihungsurkunde und Bilder). A Silver Grade Close Combat Clasp, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching mobile swastika, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “R.S.” for Rudolf Souval, Vienna, with the flattened “R” characteristic of Souval’s early pieces, measuring 96.80 mm (w) x 26.04 mm (h), weighing 30.8 grams, the clasp demonstrates oxidation and loss of finish throughout and is missing its backplate, in fair condition; accompanied by its award document, named to “GRENADIER ERNST LANGSCHEIDT” of Grenadier-Regiment 123, awarded for 30 days of close quarters combat, issued on 30 December 1944, featuring the signature of an unidentified Major and regimental commander, measuring 138 mm (w) x 205 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident, in very fine condition; also included are two photos of Langscheidt, including a Studio portrait depicting him in uniform and wearing a Stahlhelm, the reverse in postcard format and marked “MIMOSA”, measuring 90 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), in very fine condition, and a small photo depicting Langscheidt in uniform and presumably with his father and son, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.