Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Display Guns & Parts Sets the division was assigned to

the division was assigned to XV Corps for the final push into German territory

Embroidered military patches were first worn in the 1800’s by British soldiers

Other officers began wearing a similar rig and eventually it became part of the standard uniform

for the 15th Year of the Showa Era

with devices 011 the pans arranged to secure the pans together when they are detached from the canteen

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Display Guns & Parts Sets the division was assigned toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed slightly vaulted zinc. The front side has a Reichsadler (national eagle) over a crossed bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece. There are sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, with with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, with a square magnetic backing