Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Republic of Stamped onto the reverse of

Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard are initials “NO”

center embroidered in extra thick cord threads

the obverse presents a pebbled field with a stylized eagle with down-turned wings perched upon the red cross emblem

The reverse bears an identical motto

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Republic of Stamped onto the reverse of(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 replacement bronze backplate, flanked on each side by four sun rays and four oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W.