Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive with an identification number of

with an identification number of “174395”

Constructed of grey and silver machine embroidery on a dark grey wool background

General Williams remained isolated

14 - Stalemate on the Western Front

The interior is plain with the exception of white wool liners which provide padding for the wearer’s ears

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive with an identification number of(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf