Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friechrich Linden Auction Archive paper backing but no maker’s

paper backing but no maker’s label

working for the US Army

it is the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic

illustrating a left-facing eagle

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friechrich Linden Auction Archive paper backing but no maker’sAn elongated clasp constructed of zinc, 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