Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid GTRexclude reverse inscribed in German "EHRE

reverse inscribed in German "EHRE UND ARBEIT" (Honour and Labour) and dated "1923"

forcing an amputation of the limb at the socket

single edge knock

the reverse with all pins for the lettering intact

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid GTRexclude reverse inscribed in German "EHREA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink; all of the original bronze wash has worn off due to age and wear; horizontal full bange style pin with crimped barrel hinge and a crimped round wire catch; crimped magnetic centre plate; marked Fec. E. Peekhaus and manufacturers logo of FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on the reverse; vaulted; measuring 94. 81 mm x 25. 88 mm; weighing 26. 6 grams; very fine condition.