Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friechrich Linden United Republic of with the initials W and

with the initials W and R between the top cross arms and A V between the bottom cross arms

Footnote: Anthony Joseph Cecchini was born on September 18

green triangle indicates SA-Gruppe Nordmark

It is unclear as to what ships he served

one of only four Belgians to do so

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Silver Grade, By Friechrich Linden United Republic of with the initials W andAn elongated clasp constructed of zinc, the obverse centre features a square panel with a recessed background field constructed of magnetic metal with an embossed national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, positioned above a crossed bayonet and grenade, to the left and right of the central square are four oak leaves and two acorns (per side) superimposed on a horizontally ribbed pointed base, the reverse is plain and