Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k Auction He was transferred to Base

He was transferred to Base Company on September 1st

the the other of (our) formation remaining up to protect us from the scouts above

Eith original silver bullion knot

including copy of citation for the award of Prussian MMM (translated): "Copy of the grounds for the submission of Reserve Warrant Officer Karl Schmidt of the 2nd Company of the 66th Regiment to receive the highest token of honor

5" and "Rusia es culpable

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k Auction He was transferred to Base(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, above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four sun rays and oak leaves with acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked A. G. M. U. K.,