Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold A very fine War Merit

A very fine War Merit Cross First Class with Swords

and having an extremely sharp tip

returning to the 57th Quebec Field Battery on December 12th

Grave Reference: Row C

Germany, Heer. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedlich Linden Of Lüdenscheid Hold A very fine War MeritA bronze grade Nahrkampfspange; in bronzed zink; all of the original bronze wash has worn off due to age and wear; horizontal full bange style pin with crimped barrel hinge and a crimped round wire catch; crimped magnetic centre plate; marked Fec. E. Peekhaus and manufacturers logo of FLL (Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid) on the reverse; vaulted; measuring 94. 81 mm x 25. 88 mm; weighing 26. 6 grams; very fine condition.