Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction worn on a purple ribbon

worn on a purple ribbon covered board for presentation

signed by the Secretary of the Navy

the interior featuring a dark blue velvet medal bed with a fitted frame in which to situate the plaque

performing reconnaissance on German shipping

two Photographs on Hall in uniform

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction worn on a purple ribbon(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 replacement bronze backplate, flanked on each side by four sun rays and four oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W.