Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By A.g.m & K, Large Font, Type I Auction containing one Air Gunner (AG)

containing one Air Gunner (AG) Wing (three-colour embroidery on black wool

maker marked “4” (Steinhauer & Lück

oxidation evident on the obverse arms where they butt the centrepiece and under the crown on both sides

The upper of the visor in black patent leather with two rows of raised leafed gold bullion stitched in place

The day before I left Switzerland a convoy of prisoners reached that country and their condition was excellent

Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By A.g.m & K, Large Font, Type I Auction containing one Air Gunner (AG)An example of a second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze); constructed of non vaulted bronzed zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal banjo style pinback with an integrated hinge