Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid - Missing Backing Plate U.S. Machine Guns There are four pockets on

There are four pockets on the front with scalloped flaps

We continue to hold Bastogne

units entered combat

It bears Waffenampt proofs

There is also faint serial number stamped onto the bottom

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid - Missing Backing Plate U.S. Machine Guns There are four pockets onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (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, and would normally have a square