Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Province of China Hindenburg Honor Cross for Combatants

Hindenburg Honor Cross for Combatants

the centre presents a metal tri-colour cockade in aluminum and a red wool centre

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

85 mm x 135 mm

12 mm (w) x 53

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Rudolf Souval Province of China Hindenburg Honor Cross for Combatants(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,