Germany. A Silver Grade Combat Clasp By Hymmen & Comapny; Published Example Auction but with considerable paint wear

but with considerable paint wear and scratches to the paint

Spanish-style castles in the corners of the cross indicating a past camp commander

Naming is officially impressed on the First World War pair and engraved in italic capitals on the SMOStJ

Brick was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on April 5

with MO IV monogram at centre appliqué

Germany. A Silver Grade Combat Clasp By Hymmen & Comapny; Published Example Auction but with considerable paint wearA fine example of a silver grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange); constructed of silvered zink alloy; the obverse with a national eagle, with a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate; horizontal banjo style pinback (nonmagnetic) with a barrel hinge and a flat