Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz - Missing Pin Catch U.S. Helmets/Hats 0/0251/0111

0/0251/0111

A week later on August 18 they crossed the English Channel into France

so this cap did see moderate service during the war

11¼” tall

Our last one and once this is sold an opportunity like this will almost certainly not be repeated

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz - Missing Pin Catch U.S. Helmets/Hats 0/0251/0111Original Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (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 magnetic backing