Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade

(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a horizontal banjo-style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 99.02 mm (w) x 26.68 mm (h), weighing 31.6 grams, the back-plate is missing and there is evidence of period repairs, otherwise in near very fine condition.