Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Auction A medal constructed of silvered

A medal constructed of silvered metal

consisting of a white enameled Maltese Cross with ball finials

measuring 49 mm x 41 mm

1919 at Netheravon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Auction A medal constructed of silvered(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink alloy, the obverse with a central Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika above a bayonet and stick grenade, within a square border of oak leaves, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked R. S. for Rudolf