Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K. GTRexclude consisting of an Iron Cross

consisting of an Iron Cross with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame

the reverse plain with a banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch

He was promoted to Colonel in 1977 and was appointed the Area Surgeon for Central Militia Area Headquarters (now LFCA = Land Force Central Area)

albeit partially

the obverse centre bears two lines of forward facing soldiers marching encompassed by the inscription “MID WINTERMARSCH 1938” (MID WINTER MARCH 1938)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K. GTRexclude consisting of an Iron Cross(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,