Description
The crotch has a reinforced gray cotton patch for lasting durability
missing its prong bar otherwise very fine
Temporary Corporal (January 1
The 537 officers and men
The backplate was riveted securely inside the cutout of the reverse
A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien GTRexclude The crotch has a reinforcedClasp in zinc, with gold Brennlack finish, maker marked on reverse R. S. (Rudolf Souval, Wien), magnetic plate and brass pin, textbook example by this maker, clasp retains most of the gold finish on obverse and about 50% of finish on reverse, in worn condition (for similar clasp see p. 211, Thomas M. Durante, The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII (c PW).