Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity a very desirable Iron cross

a very desirable Iron cross 1st class

with a collector’s tag attached to the reverse

27 January 1942

Footnote: Oskar Dirlewanger has been described by several historians as one of the most brutal and sadistic Nazi soldiers

RZM M9/242” on reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity a very desirable Iron cross(Nahkampfspange, in Silber). Constructed of silvered vaulted zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; measuring 96. 71 mm (w) x 25. 25 mm (h);