Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by A.G.M.u.K. Auction green or yellow

green or yellow

Halstead was liberated from over two years of captivity after the conclusion of the war and returned to England on December 13

measuring 30 mm (w) x 23 mm (h)

also designed by Alexander Zhuk

the other on the right breast lined in gray cotton

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, First Pattern by A.G.M.u.K. Auction green or yellow(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered 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, in turn overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral catch and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, emanating from a