A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction the embroidered strap fashioned in

the embroidered strap fashioned in a braided pattern

in Stolp (now Slupsk) in Pomerania province of the Kingdom of Prussia

hand scratched on reverse: R

stating that he had previous service with the "Volunteers" (Cadet Corps) in England

A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction the embroidered strap fashioned inClasp 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).