Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive The order became obsolete after

The order became obsolete after Carl Edzard’s death in 1744

died under mysterious circumstances shortly after returning from a visit with Adolf Hitler in Germany

72 mm x 48

one pendant

the reverse with a crimped and integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive The order became obsolete after(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf