Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Province of China the cross demonstrates oxidation resulting

the cross demonstrates oxidation resulting in an irregular patina and the obverse of the ribbon shows fading consistent with lengthy display in sunlight

allowing one to check an actual badge against the illustration

85 mm x 135 mm

all unmarked with the exception of an English-language reverse inscription on one image indicating a temple

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Province of China the cross demonstrates oxidation resulting(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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, emanating from oval guidelines,