Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - 'A.G.M.u.K.' Large Font

Description

Close Combat Clasp in Bronze (Nahkampfspange in Bronze). The Close Combat Clasp was introduced on 25 November 1942 for award to personnel who fought in hand-to-hand combat situations unsupported by armor. The clasp was issued in three grades: Bronze for fifteen combat days, Silver for thirty combat days and Gold for fifty combat days. The badge is a 'Feinzink' version, the design is showing a crossed bayonet and stick grenade. The clasp shows great detail and still retains a fair amount of its original bronze finish. The clasp is complete with its original magnetic backplate. The clasp is nicely maker marked with 'A.G.M.u.K.' indicating production by the company of 'Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff' from Gablonz an der Neiße, this is the first verison produced by the company of 'A.G.M.u.K.', a so called type 1.1.1. with large font maker mark. The badge is having a functional steel pin and catch. Nice original clasp in very good condition!