Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e Junker Archive Sicily they began mine laying

Sicily they began mine laying operations against Malta

scuffed exterior with scattered paper loss on the side panels

September 28

along with flak

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By C.e Junker Archive Sicily they began mine layingAn excellent example of the silver grade Nahrkampfspange by a popular maker; in silvered zink, with about 65% of all of the silver wash remaining; horizontal pinback; maker marked Fec. E. Peekhaus, Berlin and Ausf. C. E Junker, Berlin on reverse; slightly vaulted; with center magnetic plate; measuring 96. 40 mm x 25. 57 mm; weighing 29. 9 grams; near very fine condition.