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A Nahkampfspange (Close Combat Clasp) in Silver Grade, manufactured by Friedrich Linden (FLL)
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£650.00
A Nahkampfspange (Close Combat Clasp) in Silver Grade, specifically one manufactured by Friedrich Linden (FLL), a known maker from Lüdenscheid, Germany.
Awarded for 30 days of intense hand-to-hand combat, this often zinc made clasp features the FLL mark (within circles) on the right side reverse, the pin is of the fluted type.
The obverse of the badge depicts a laurel wreath set behind the Wehrmacht national eagle and swastika surmounting a crossed bayonet and hand grenade, flanked by two sprays of oak leaves, in silver.
The close combat clasp measures 96.56mm (L) x 25.8m (H) and 33.6 grams with no damage or repairs in good condition.