Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “R” for “Alfred

maker marked “R” for “Alfred Roesner

fine and very fine condition

inscribed in blue ink "CHARLES WILLIAM FLETCHER & wife GRACE RIDER" on the reverse

the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed or white paint

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity maker marked “R” for “Alfred(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a central Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, within a square oak leaf wreath with a bronzed magnetic metal backplate, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire