Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 5 mm "Litze"

5 mm "Litze"

German officials include Hitler

contained within box of issue

maker marked "LUDLOW LONDON" on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 5 mm "Litze"A second war German Nahkampfspange; in bronzed zink; 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 non magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch on the reverse; unmarked, but displaying typical characteristics of