Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Auction marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei

marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) code “M9/56” and maker “Werner Redo

again serving as an Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class

gilt wear evident on the tip of the left wing on the obverse

and Italian Victory Medal (in bronze

Paris measuring 56 mm (w) x 90 mm (h - inclusive of suspension)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Second Pattern by Friedrich Linden Auction marked on reverse with Reichszeugmeisterei(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four stylized rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from an oval plate, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker