Close Combat Clasp in bronze
Maker marked 'FLL', Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid
Textbook clasp from a sought after maker.
The finish is dark dark brown. You can see some light wear on the eagle were the grey zinc shine trough but overall this is a beautiful clasp.
Excellent condition, no issues.
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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.
