Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Archive 40 mm x 102 mm)

40 mm x 102 mm)

was cited for gallantry in action during the Santiago de Cuba Campaign

he began writing Grand Admiral Erich Raeder’s memoirs

but the extension was used again in March and April 1918 during the German advance on this front

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid Auction Archive 40 mm x 102 mm)A bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink, with nearly all of the bronze wash being lost due to age and wear; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Brehmen and logo with FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on reverse; slightly vaulted; with centre magnetic plate; measuring 96. 5 mm x 25. 9 mm; weighing 33. 8 grams; in fine condition.