Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz MILITARIA - Container of volcanic black

- Container of volcanic black sand that was picked up by the soldier during his stay at Iwo Jima with the 437th Fighter Squadron

a classic dagger design

before serving with I Airborne Corps as a Brigadier General Staff (BGS)fighting in Belgium

At 47 pounds (21 kg)

The poster was created during the time span of the Second and Third War Loan Drives

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz MILITARIA - Container of volcanic blackOriginal 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, with a square magnetic backing