Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by A.G.M.u.K. Auction the other on the right

the other on the right breast lined in gray cotton

These models were produced in great numbers from 1871-1873

in the void centre the numeral “43”

also designed by Alexander Zhuk

A decree of June 6

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by A.G.M.u.K. Auction the other on the right(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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, in turn overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral catch and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, emanating from a