Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Republic of its talons firmly entrenched in

its talons firmly entrenched in the upward facing belly of a winged British lion

troops of the NKVD

dated July 14 1943

It formed part of Colonel Burn-Murdoch’s Brigade and had a minor part in the Relief of Ladysmith in February 1900

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Republic of its talons firmly entrenched in(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse features a national eagle, a bayonet, and a hand grenade in the centerpiece. Sun rays emanate from the centre of the left and right sides, accompanied by four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, featuring a square magnetic back plate, a horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge, slightly vaulted; it is marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,