Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade GTRexclude consisting of a national eagle

consisting of a national eagle with open wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

assisting in the operation of a substation switchboard

An example of a Stahlhelm Veteran’s Association membership badge

It begins with a Preface by the author

usually at the voluntary risk of his or her life not involving actual combat

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade GTRexclude consisting of a national eagle(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 99. 02 mm (w) x 26. 68 mm (h), weighing 31. 6 grams, the back plate is