Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Relic Example by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive The initial medals in the

The initial medals in the series were struck at the French Mint Administration (1817-1826)

the reverse inscribed “DER TAPFERKEIT” (German - To Bravery) within a laurel wreath

The citation for the Military Medal is as follows:

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Accompanied by a handwritten lecture introduction regarding enlistment

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Relic Example by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive The initial medals in the(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