Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters There are fewer than 20

There are fewer than 20 known surviving examples in existence today

while the ring near the plug end is missing

A fair example of an HJ knife by a rare maker

and HMS Hogue (the "Live Bait Squadron") in a single hour

without much wear

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters There are fewer than 20Original 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 magnetic backing