embroidered in silvery wire on dark greed wool
in Stolp (now Slupsk) in Pomerania province of the Kingdom of Prussia
the embroidered strap fashioned in a braided pattern
The die-stamped comb is attached to the crown via four rivets
giving some breathing space to the two severely weakened Guard Divisions
A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction embroidered in silvery wire onClasp 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).