Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Antique Shotguns the slots in the bun

the slots in the bun nut should be cleaned before attempting to use the tool on it

and there no movement of the hilt or grips on the tang

He was in the POW camp for so long and they were trying to protect him from the Germans knowing that he was Jewish

The coat retains all buttons

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Antique Shotguns the slots in the bunOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Silber, this fine award is constructed of silvered slightly vaulted zinc. The front side has a Reichsadler (national eagle) over a crossed bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece. There are sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, with with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, with a square magnetic backing