Close Combat Clasp in bronze.
Maker marked 'A.G.M.u.K.', which stands for Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff (Gablonz) .
Very nice bronze wash on both back and front.
The anodizing is gone from the back plate.
Otherwise this clasp is in excellent ++ condition.
Catch and pin in perfect working order.
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HISTORY:
The Close Combat Bar was instituted on November 25, 1942, by Adolf Hitler, in order to recognize the courage of the German soldier in hand-to-hand combat. This award was completely independent of the Infantry Combat Badge. The badge designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus of Berlin (his name preceded by FEC can be found on the reverse of some examples), and was instituted in three classes, bronze, silver, and gold.
