Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e Junker Newly Listed and in the invasion of

and in the invasion of France in 1940

He sailed that day aboard the S

Lüth was given the last state funeral in the Third Reich

was killed in action while fighting in France with the Canadian Army

In feinzink

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e Junker Newly Listed and in the invasion ofAn excellent example of the silver grade Nahrkampfspange by a popular maker; in silvered zink, with about 65% of all of the silver wash remaining; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Berlin and Ausf. C. E Junker, Berlin on reverse; slightly vaulted; with center magnetic plate; measuring 96. 40 mm x 25. 57 mm; weighing 29. 9 grams; near very fine condition.