Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e. Juncker Auction 1899 to January 11

1899 to January 11

The pictures show soldiers

with unusual screw back device on reverse

An example of an early Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Officer’s visor cap eagle

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e. Juncker Auction 1899 to January 11(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central square 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 oak leaves and sun rays with acorns, the reverse with a flat wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 96. 57 mm (w) x 25. 50 mm (h), weighing 22. 0 grams, the clasp is missing its hinge,