Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k. Hold and U-Boat Badge

and U-Boat Badge

Forestry Service (Forstbeamte)

It was awarded in three grades: Gold

The battle was part of Operation Cartwheel

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By A.g.m.u.k. Hold and U-Boat Badge(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, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style horizontal pinback, designer marked PEEKHAUS, BERLIN and maker marked A. G. M. u. K, measuring 97. 90 mm (w) x 25. 88