A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metal Und Kunstoff Of Gablonz GTRexclude but illegible

but illegible

which was induced by excitement

Ink signed by GFM Albert “Kesserling” (KC w/Brilliants recipient)

which even the German High Command had difficulty following

Forth (June)

A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp By Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metal Und Kunstoff Of Gablonz GTRexclude but illegibleA second war German Nahkampfspange; in bronzed white metal alloy; 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 plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with an integrated hinge and a round wire catch on the reverse; maker marked Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metal