An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact.
Reverse image of an WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern.

Close Combat Clasp In Bronze By A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st Pattern

An authentic WW2 German Close Combat Clasp Bronze by A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz 1st pattern, constructed in zink with 90% of the bronze finish intact. The reverse of the clasp has the manufacturer’s mark “A.G.M.u.K. Gablonz” for the firm of Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff, and designers name FEC.W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN in raised letters, with sheet metal fluted pin and flat wire catch, with two raised tabs holding the steel backplate in place. The badge has no damage or repairs, and the backplate has a nice blue finish and would be hard to upgrade in very good condition.

 

 

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Close Combat Clasp In Bronze

The German Close Combat Clasp in Bronze was a military decoration awarded to members of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS who had distinguished themselves in close combat against the enemy. The clasp was instituted on January 4, 1945 by Adolf Hitler, with a similar clasp also being instituted for those who fought in close combat against Soviet partisans.

The clasp was designed by Ernst Peekhaus, who was an officer in the Waffen-SS. It is made of bronze and depicts an eagle perched atop a swastika. The award is worn on the lower left sleeve of the uniform or tunic, above any other awards or decorations that may have been received.

The award could be given for individual acts of bravery during hand-to-hand fighting as well as for participating in massed assaults during which officers and non-commissioned officers showed personal courage and determination.

 

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