Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked “JB & Co

maker marked “JB & Co

For the defenders who died in battle or prior to the establishment of the medal

enamel loss on the IC and paint loss on Wound Badge

For his services he was honoured with several high church and secular decorations

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked “JB & Co(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, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, in turn situated above 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 flat wire catch, designer marked W. E.