WW2 German Close combat badge in silver
Authenticity guaranteed guaranteed on all my items. Is a German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for achievement in. The Close Combat Clasp was worn above the upper left uniform pocket. The clasp was die-cast and made of either.
With a slightly curved centerpiece consisting of the national emblem surmounting a crossed. The award was bestowed in three classes: Bronze for 15 close combat battles; Silver for 25 battles; and Gold for 50+ battles. The Gold Close Combat Clasp was often regarded in higher esteem than the. Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Of the roughly 1820 million soldiers of the German Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS, 36,400 received the Bronze Class, 9,500 the Silver Class and 631 the Gold Class.
The item "WW2 German Close combat badge in silver" is in sale since Sunday, August 12, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Reproductions\Germany". The seller is "sha-sri-sou8db" and is located in Brandon, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Badge
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany