Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Hold the reverse bearing a central

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “VERDIENST UM DAS FATHERLAND” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”)

He was buried in London (Woodland) Cemetery

with several pages partially loose

addressed to Albert Mitthofer located at Internment Camp 23 in Ottawa

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Hold the reverse bearing a central(Nahkampfspange in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central 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 an integral clip hinge and banjo style pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with the logo