Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Auction centerpiece ring shows variation of

centerpiece ring shows variation of insignia with two pillars and two overlapping orbs upon which sits a crown

very good early quality

the blade marked with an anchor above "U

He was posted to the 1st Auxiliary Horse Transport Company from October 1914 to September 1915 and during this time

Medal of Service

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Josef Feix & Söhne Auction centerpiece ring shows variation 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 magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge emanating from a crimped base and a tapering horizontal pinback, designer marked W. E.