Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction (Luftwaffe Afrika Ärmelband)

(Luftwaffe Afrika Ärmelband)

stamped printed "POR ZEPPELIN" insignia

chipping evident on two white enamelled arms on the cross on the badge

Excellent on March 23

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction (Luftwaffe Afrika Ärmelband)(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Of multi piece construction, composed of bronzed zink with a magnetic metal backing plate, the obverse with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika 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 horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire