Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction 1917 in the field

1917 in the field

in blue case of issue

On three ships the AC - LS - 85 plug gave satisfactory performance and was highly recommended

for his actions at the Drocourt-Queant Line during Second Arras

with short length of original ribbon

Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction 1917 in the fieldA second war German Nahkampfspange; in bronzed zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; unmarked, but displaying typical characteristics of