Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type Archive Medical Officer at approximately 1645

Medical Officer at approximately 1645 hours

Footnote: Earl Henry Sparks (213712) signed his Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Attestation Paper with the 2nd Battalion

in well-worn condition

reverse photographer stamped in faded blue ink "MARX

Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type Archive Medical Officer at approximately 1645An example of a mid war manufacture Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp Nahkampfspange; in gilded 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 plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; maker marked