Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden United Republic of and black tongues

and black tongues

42 mm (w) x 36

He was also believed to have been the flyer responsible for bringing down the famous German fighter pilot Immelman The Falcon

the obverse with a white enameled cross with a medallion applique in the centre bearing the coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg with a band between the arms

with Second Award clasp sewn on to ribbon

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden United Republic of and black tongues(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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 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 catch, maker marked with the logo of Friedrich