Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity tag line in blue ink

tag line in blue ink inscribed "DEL

2nd Class Bronze Grade

A German Faithful Service Decoration

(Militär-Sanitätskreuz 1870/71)

the cufftitle measures 21" (52m) long

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, Post-1957 Reissue certificate_of_authenticity tag line in blue ink(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicting central crossed bayonet and stick grenade, within a square oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by four oak leaves with radiant designs, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 97. 14 mm (w) x 25. 43 mm (h), weighing 36. 0 grams, in near mint condition.