Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Funcke & Brüninghaus (Lüdensheid)
An elongated clasp constructed of silver brenlack, the obverse centre features a square panel with a recessed background field constructed of magnetic metal with an embossed national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, positioned above a crossed bayonet and grenade, to the left and right of the central square are four oak leaves and two acorns (per side) superimposed on a horizontally ribbed pointed base, the reverse is plain and bears a horizontal magnetic banjo style pinback with a flat wire catch, above the catch is marked “F & B L” upside down, measuring 97.97 mm (w) x 26.77 mm (h), weighing 32.6, extremely fine.

