Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold and having an extremely sharp

and having an extremely sharp tip

the second indicating that Hickman was entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1902 clasp

his right arm thrusting his rifle skyward

where he was treated until his discharge on May 14th

Nova Scotia on November 10th for overseas service

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold and having an extremely sharpA 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.