Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Souval United Republic of Maintenance of aircraft was a

Maintenance of aircraft was a serious problem due to a shortage of parts and poor working conditions

also features eight carved notches

marked “56124” and “112” in black ink

Measuring 210 mm (w) x 149 mm (h)

with an inscription of “BESTIMMT FÜR DEN GEBRAUCH DER TRUPPE IM FELDE” (“COMPILED FOR THE USE OF TROOPS IN THE FIELD”) and a date of “JANUAR 1941”

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Souval United Republic of Maintenance of aircraft was aClasp in silvered zinc, maker marked RS (Rudolf Souval, Wien), without plate (missing), of typical War time period manufacture, obverse of the clasp polished, in worn condition.