A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction stating that he had previous

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

giving some breathing space to the two severely weakened Guard Divisions

The die-stamped comb is attached to the crown via four rivets

and in November 1943 his battalion was with the division in reserve on the Northern Russian Front under the 16th Army command

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

A Gold Grade Close Combat Clasp By Rudolf Souval, Wien Auction stating that he had previousClasp 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).