Close Combat Clasp in Bronze

The Close Combat Clasp series of awards were introduced on November 25th 1942 for award to personnel who fought in hand-to-hand combat situations unsupported by armor. The Clasp was issued in three grades, of Bronze, Silver and Gold with each successive grade signifying more days spent in hand-to-hand or close combat.

This is a injection molded zinc construction clasp with a bronze washed finish. Backing plate is missing. The reverse has a integral hinge, a broad, tapering pin and a soldered catch on a circular base plate inset into a circular recess. The reverse is well marked with the embossed designer’s name and location, “F. E. C. W. E. Peekhaus Berlin” and the manufacturer’s embossed initials and location: “Ausf: A.G. M.u.K. Gablonz” indicating manufacture by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff of Gablonz. The badge is in good used condition and still retains a good portion of it’s original bronze color wash.

Desirable award in good condition!!