Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K. Auction but of typical Foerster &

but of typical Foerster & Barth manufacture

maker marked "CRICHTONS MOOSE JAW" and "GEO

center shield enameled

with two green-finished plastic buttons above the venting

both were abducted by the Gestapo

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K. Auction but of typical Foerster &(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 situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,