Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus GTRexclude each measures 9

each measures 9

chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse)

total length 47cm (or 19 inches)

Cased: An absolutely mint example in gold with red and white enamels

(HJ-Dolch)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Funcke & Brüninghaus GTRexclude each measures 9(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides and four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked F. & B. L. for Funcke & Brninghaus, Ldenscheid, measuring 98.