Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Archive and preventing the enemy working

and preventing the enemy working round the flank

Little is known about his life and career in the Luftwaffe apart from the information the document collection provides

Senior Parachutist Collar Badge (on its card of issue)

a cross pattee with obverse crowned cypher in medallion

the interior of the lid with padded silk

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linde Archive and preventing the enemy working(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse features a national eagle, a bayonet, and a hand grenade in the centerpiece. Sun rays emanate from the centre of the left and right sides, accompanied by four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, featuring a square magnetic back plate, a horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge, slightly vaulted; it is marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,