The silver grade tank destruction badge was awarded for the single-handed destruction of one tank
the obverse with an inscription of “GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA FRANC
on flat suspension loop and original period red ribbon
There is paint chipping evident on the submarine
crowned bust in coronation robes
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By C.e. Juncker GTRexclude The silver grade tank destruction(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, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, with a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by sun rays and four oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked