Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Relic Example by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive on an original full-length sash

on an original full-length sash with large rosette

with a red seal with blue and white ribbons affixed at the lower left

surrounded by the inscription "BEGINN JUNI 1880 / DURCHSCHLAG NOV

(Zerstörer-Kriegsabzeichen)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Relic Example by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive on an original full-length sash(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Frierich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 92. 36