Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid GTRexclude small gold for officers and

small gold for officers and silver for NCO's and men

for Colonial Schutztruppe SW Africa - (for Military Merit Award 2nd

- and dated 9

For his WWII home service

he would have lasted only two weeks

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid GTRexclude small gold for officers andA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink, with nearly all of the bronze wash being lost due to age and wear; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Brehmen and logo with FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on reverse; slightly vaulted; with centre magnetic plate; measuring 96. 5 mm x 25. 9 mm; weighing 33. 8 grams; in fine condition.