Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of When the war starts

When the war starts

He enlisted as a Trooper with the 7th Hussars

In 1965 he was hired as a technical advisor for the movie “Battle of the Bulge”

Davies" on the inside front cover (AKA page 1)

with a Brigadier General rank star insignia pinned in place on both straps

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K United Republic of When the war starts(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, 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 hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,