Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Hymmen & Co. Newly Listed the Governor General’s Academic Medals

the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada

measuring 85 mm (w) x 140 mm (h)

on transposed original ribbons with safety pin attachments as worn by the veteran

all constructed of pebbled magnetic metal

with the interior finished in an unblemished white for use in winter field conditions

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Hymmen & Co. Newly Listed the Governor General’s Academic Medals(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a replacement magnetic iron backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a circular plate,