hand scratched on reverse: R
the embroidered strap fashioned in a braided pattern
giving some breathing space to the two severely weakened Guard Divisions
and in November 1943 his battalion was with the division in reserve on the Northern Russian Front under the 16th Army command
The die-stamped comb is attached to the crown via four rivets
A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction hand scratched on reverse: RClasp in zinc, with gold Brennlack finish, maker marked on reverse R. S. (Rudolf Souval, Wien), magnetic plate and brass pin, textbook example by this maker, clasp retains most of the gold finish on obverse and about 50% of finish on reverse, in worn condition (for similar clasp see p. 211, Thomas M. Durante, The German Close Combat Clasp of WWII (c PW).