Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By C.e. Juncker Auction Archive 1974-1984 (silver and enamels

1974-1984 (silver and enamels

War Meruit medal

the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich August

metal tri-colour cockade

the six o’clock arm maker marked “W” for Wagner & Sohn

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By C.e. Juncker Auction Archive 1974-1984 (silver and enamels(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed sword and bayonet, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the centrepiece retaining its magnetic metal backplate, the reverse with a flat wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 96. 84 mm (w) x 25. 72 mm (h), weighing 26. 4