Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of supplemented by lengthy typewritten inscriptions

supplemented by lengthy typewritten inscriptions

dated 28 October 1944 and closing with Milch’s handwritten signature in graphite pencil

When the war starts

crafted in stamped leather

the obverse upper right overlaid by a handwritten dedication of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of supplemented by lengthy typewritten inscriptions(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 overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,