Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 80 mm (w) x

measuring 80 mm (w) x 84 mm (l)

The badge is maker marked on the reverse with “Jos

An unmarked example of fine Austrian manufacture

with Bronze FERT Gladius Clasp

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, by A.G.M.u.K consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 80 mm (w) x(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade overlaying a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, designer marked W. E. PEEKHAUS,