Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type GTRexclude The boutonniere is fully intact

The boutonniere is fully intact with the ribbon being slightly faded

German colonies in Africa

including guidelines for malaria for troops posted to hot climates

inscribed "KEINE BANN WARE

Germany. A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By F. Linden; Soldered Hinge Type GTRexclude The boutonniere is fully intactAn example of a mid war manufacture Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp Nahkampfspange; in gilded 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 pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; maker marked