Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin British Militaria particularly with regard to water

particularly with regard to water proofing

- Original first edition of the book Scouting and Patrolling published in 1943 by The Infantry Journal

THIS PEACE LOVING NATION WITH SUCH AN ADMINISTRATION THAT WE NOW HAVE WOULD NEVER PURCHACE AT ANY PRICE

cross bar and welded feet

Most agree that the fighting knives were produced for use by US troops in the Pacific Theater of operations

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin British Militaria particularly with regard to waterOriginal 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 non magnetic