Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Josef Feix & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity the insignia measuring 40 mm

the insignia measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

The four proceeding British parachute infantry battalions had been raised by volunteers from all ranks of the army

The album itself contains 114 black and white photographs

with top-entry pockets placed on either side

1915 to September 22

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Josef Feix & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity the insignia measuring 40 mm(Nahkampfspange). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a 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 oak leaves and rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,