Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm x 33 mm)

5 mm x 33 mm)

After the Armistice with Germany on 11 November

Second badge is royal blue embroidery on a black wool base

He was transferred to MHCC Fredericton on December 22

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Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm x 33 mm)An example of a mid war manufacture Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp Nahkampfspange; in gilded 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 plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; maker marked