where she assumed the role of training vessel
while the awards with red distinction were awarded in recognition of courage and effective actions in combat
Constructed of grey and silver machine embroidery on a dark grey wool background
with an identification number of “174395”
in extremely fine condition and extremely rare to an Officer of the 1st Kosak Division
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive where she assumed the role(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, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf