Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K Province of China An Order of the Sword

An Order of the Sword (Gold and white enamels

stating that he had served with the Canadian Railway Troops as part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and that he had had previous service with the 43rd Regiment Guard Duty for nine months

A rare badge

vertical pinback flanked by dual stays)

magnetic metal plaques featuring voids allowing for the optional addition of dedications or other engravings

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K Province of China An Order of the Sword(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 an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a crimped base,