Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction Archive and pro-Nazi propaganda

and pro-Nazi propaganda

9 cm (w) x 6

he received the German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)

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under the left side of the sweatband is the maker’s label KH sewn onto the lining

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade Auction Archive and pro-Nazi propaganda(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 99. 02 mm (w) x 26. 68 mm (h), weighing 31. 6 grams, the back plate is