*Replica, German, WW2, Close Combat Clasp - Nahkampfspange, L/58*
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.
This has a solid back with no backing plate and a pin clasp rather than the more typical sword clasp. It is stamped on the reverse L/58 the makers mark for Rudolf Souval, Wien who is not a typical maker of these badges.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
