Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus United Republic of eight Appendices

eight Appendices

in turn affixed to a functional spring clip with two additional leather straps for uniform suspension

a fine example of nearly identical shoulder boards

Constructed of rose-pink cotton

Die-stamped bronze with a gold-coloured wash and black paint

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus United Republic of eight Appendices(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, set 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 horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Funcke