Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of Davies" on the inside front

Davies" on the inside front cover (AKA page 1)

When the war starts

crafted in stamped leather

supplemented by lengthy typewritten inscriptions

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of Davies" on the inside front(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 overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,