Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Auction 5 mm x 63 mm

5 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its wings suspension

A grouping of several Second War items belonging to Josef Raab

celluloid cover and vertical pinback

maker marked F & B L

the obverse with central silvered shaking hands

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Auction 5 mm x 63 mm(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central 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 rays and oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and