Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K Province of China and Captain J

and Captain J

when Duke Ludwig Rudolf von Braunschweig founded the Order of “Amitie” in 1731 (whose appearance is unknown)

magnetic metal plaques featuring voids allowing for the optional addition of dedications or other engravings

the obverse consisting of an oval ring with hammered dimples throughout

An Order of the Sword (Gold and white enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, First Pattern Large Font Variant, by A.G.M.u.K Province of China and Captain J(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 round wire catch emanating from a crimped base,