Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive until his return to the

until his return to the United States in July 1957

with an identification number of “174395”

while the awards with red distinction were awarded in recognition of courage and effective actions in combat

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 until his return to the(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