Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By A.g.m & K, Large Font, Type I Newly Listed 1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal Ribbon

1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal Ribbon

Preliminary award document/acknowledgement

oval medal in shape of an eagle

It is beautiful polished also fully retaining its cross-graining

Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By A.g.m & K, Large Font, Type I Newly Listed 1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal RibbonAn example of a second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze); constructed of non vaulted bronzed zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal banjo style pinback with an integrated hinge