Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive His citation reads: “For exceptionally

His citation reads: “For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in positions of great responsibility

Victory Medal (21058 PTE

suffering a gun shot wound to his chest

from a Canadian Infantry Battalion was to be Temporary Lieutenant Colonel and to command a depot

Geburtstag Wilhelm II

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive His citation reads: “For exceptionally(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a central Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, on top of a non magnetic backplate, within a square oak leaf wreath, 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 with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch,