Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive One shows carver’s mallets

One shows carver’s mallets

along with Zimmermann’s signature four hollow rivets

measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

where it was noted that "This officer's devotion to duty and efficiency with which he has cheerfully carried out all tasks assigned to him has been outstanding

Hamburg 24)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by Friedrich Linden Auction Archive One shows carver’s mallets(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four rays and oak leaves with two acorns, situated above a magnetic metal backplate, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and