Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e. Juncker Archive Constructed of die-stamped aluminum

Constructed of die-stamped aluminum

1921 in Saskatchewan

a name spelling “Fleischer” is crossed out

A textbook example of an mid-war manufacture German “Nahrkampfspange”

Infanterie Regiment “Kronprinz”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e. Juncker Archive Constructed of die-stamped aluminum(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the reverse with a flat wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 96. 57 mm (w) x 25. 50 mm (h), weighing 22. 0 grams, the clasp is missing its hinge,