Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 2nd Pattern, by Rudolf Souval, “Fat Bellied Pin & Thickwire Catch” Version Archive the obverse inscribed “CCCP” (USSR)

the obverse inscribed “CCCP” (USSR) in red enameled letters

Alpino Torpedo Boat Stickpin (three-piece construction

including one depicting General der Panzertruppen Hermann Balck

64 mm (w) x 41

2mm (w) x 54

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 2nd Pattern, by Rudolf Souval, “Fat Bellied Pin & Thickwire Catch” Version Archive the obverse inscribed “CCCP” (USSR)(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Instituted November 25th, 1942. (1942 1945). Constructed of fire gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays interspersed with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and fat bellied pin and Thickwire