Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden
(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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, flanked on each side by four sun rays and oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked “W.E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN” and maker marked with the logo of Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid, measuring 96.86 mm (w) x 25.83 mm (h), weighing 34.6 grams, the clasp is missing its backplate and oxidation has resulted in loss of most of the silver finish, in very fine condition.