Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k Auction including copy of citation for

including copy of citation for the award of Prussian MMM (translated): "Copy of the grounds for the submission of Reserve Warrant Officer Karl Schmidt of the 2nd Company of the 66th Regiment to receive the highest token of honor

Throughout most of its history this Order has been awarded to Catholics in recognition of their lifelong dedication and services to the Church

Eith original silver bullion knot

the the other of (our) formation remaining up to protect us from the scouts above

silver flat and round aluminum wire and bullion threads

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k Auction including copy of citation for(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four sun rays and oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked A. G. M. U. K.,