Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by Funcke & Brüninghaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a fixed ring and

on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original broad tri-fold ribbon

Soldbuch in generally very fine condition except for the front page where Wehrmacht eagle had been blackened out with ink

hallmarked with the British lion on the ring

The front is designed without pockets

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured dark green faux leather exterior

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by Funcke & Brüninghaus consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a fixed ring and(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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 overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the