Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Auction Dark patina on the reverse

Dark patina on the reverse

The steel scabbard shows minor surface wear with only a single dent

to Bosco Adelchi

silvered (silver wash mostly gone)

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Auction Dark patina on the reverseA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink; all of the original bronze wash has worn off due to age and wear; horizontal full bange style pin with crimped barrel hinge and a crimped round wire catch; crimped magnetic centre plate; marked Fec. E. Peekhaus and manufacturers logo of FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on the reverse; vaulted; measuring 94. 81 mm x 25. 88 mm; weighing 26. 6 grams; very fine condition.