Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Republic of presenting an eight armed star

presenting an eight armed star of green enamel rays

Footnote: schulz was a Railway Pioneer and veteran of both Wars

the obverse engraver marked with the dedication of Heinrich Gube

maker marked "TOYE

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Republic of presenting an eight armed star(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 a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flattened and rounded catch emanating from an oval