Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade Archive ” marked with maker’s initials

” marked with maker’s initials “AR” beside the Lion’s paw

while Hampton had very poor intelligence about De Salaberry's force

exterior with soiling evident on the lid along with edge wear in the corners

in varying condition from fine to extremely fine

near extremely fine and rare

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade Archive ” marked with maker’s initials(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, 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 plain, with a square magnetic back plate, reverse with horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 60 mm (w) x 26. 62 mm (h),