Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive measuring 78 mm (w) x

measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

the obverse with a central fireman blowing a horn and clutching a hose

along with Zimmermann’s signature four hollow rivets

where it was noted that "This officer's devotion to duty and efficiency with which he has cheerfully carried out all tasks assigned to him has been outstanding

A stamp indicates that from September 4th 1944 to January 25th 1945 he successfully trained at the SS Signal School

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive measuring 78 mm (w) x(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four rays and oak leaves with two acorns, situated above a magnetic metal backplate, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and