Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall Und Kunststoff certificate_of_authenticity 85 mm (w) x 45

85 mm (w) x 45

He is buried in Hourges Orchard Cemetery

with central gilt initials of “TOS”

they were in action during The Battle of Aubers and The Battle of Loos

WURSTER MARKNEUKIRCHEN/Sa

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall Und Kunststoff certificate_of_authenticity 85 mm (w) x 45(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika above a bayonet and stick grenade, 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 with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with a magnetic metal centerpiece backer, the reverse designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN