Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Peekhaus Technical Handbooks & Manuals This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original paint but does show wear and use

It should be noted that the naming of these muskets is not consistent

The Ordnance Department attempted to thwart the will of Congress by increasing production of the US Model 1868 Rifle while a new design was being considered but Congress discovered the Ordnance Department's plan and killed it by significantly cutting appropriations for Springfield Armory until the Board made its final recommendation

62 mm L42 sniper variant remained in service until the 1990s

and M5 / 27 / 6

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Peekhaus Technical Handbooks & Manuals This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange in Silver this fine award is constructed of silvered zink. The obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate horizontal pin back with a barrel hinge and a flat wire