Description
Mellonwas admitted to No
in some cases using the mattresses from their own beds as makeshift stretchers
surmounted by a period Spanish crown
measuring 39 mm (w) x 61 mm ( h- inclusive of crown)
Long Branch (June 1 to July 15
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Mellonwas admitted to No(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, above a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker