Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China the obverse bears a helmet

the obverse bears a helmet superimposed over two upwards facing crossed swords on a pebbled background

Constructed of silvered and patinated zink with multi-coloured enamels

The Imperial Military ID booklet is dated to September 21

Footnote: The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI = The World Air Sports Federation) is the world governing body for air sports

November 23

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Steinhauer & Lück Province of China the obverse bears a helmet(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, in turn overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a circular