Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 2nd Pattern, by Rudolf Souval, “Fat Bellied Pin & Thickwire Catch” Version Hold employed as a Rifleman and

employed as a Rifleman and Batman

He is on record as having served seven days "in cells" in 1912 for some sort of indiscretion

(Heer Ärmelschild eines turkestanischen Freiwilligen in der Wehrmacht)

the obverse medallion presents a Gold tri-crown motif with a surrounded red enamel ring inscribed TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO (Three Joined in One)

the third unit on May 31st was the Presbyterian Unit (Base Hospital No

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 2nd Pattern, by Rudolf Souval, “Fat Bellied Pin & Thickwire Catch” Version Hold employed as a Rifleman and(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Instituted November 25th, 1942. (1942 1945). Constructed of fire gilded 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 situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and fat bellied pin and Thickwire