A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Newly Listed Above the left breast pocket

Above the left breast pocket is a three level ribbon bar

the Battalion was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion at Bramshott on February 23

The M-1929 plain

inclusive of wreath suspension

A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Newly Listed Above the left breast pocketClasp 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).