Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive he was largely excluded from

he was largely excluded from influence and political power

Royal Canadian Division was disbanded on June 8

measuring 38 mm (w) x 54 mm (l)

died under mysterious circumstances shortly after returning from a visit with Adolf Hitler in Germany

engraved "1945" on the lower reverse arm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Rudolf Souval Archive he was largely excluded from(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