Description
maker marked “Hensler - Pforzheim” and “DRGM 35269” on the reverse
5 grams (with the non-removable ribbon)
Late War period
90mm (h - inclusive of integral suspension bar)
metal buckle with intact prong
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of maker marked “Hensler - Pforzheim”(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, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base,