Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin British Militaria 9 January 1945

9 January 1945

it would have weighted twice as much as the Swedish one

- Original first edition of the book Scouting and Patrolling published in 1943 by The Infantry Journal

copies of documents and an incredible story

It measures 13" x 4"

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin British Militaria 9 January 1945Original Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed slightly vaulted zinc. The front side has a Reichsadler (national eagle) over a crossed bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece. There are sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, with with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, with a square non magnetic