Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Refurbished Transitional Example by Rudolf Souval Province of China First War Victory Medal

First War Victory Medal

arriving in France on the 2nd at the Canadian Base Depot No

the lid padded and inscribed "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972 MEDAL" in silver-coloured ink

This is followed by the Polar Medals

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, Refurbished Transitional Example by Rudolf Souval Province of China First War Victory Medal(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed 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 magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a circular plate, maker marked