ARMY CLOSE COMBAT BAR - SILVER GRADE- ORIGINAL QUALITY- EXCEPTIONAL AGED FINISH.
CLOSE COMBAT BAR - (NAHKAMPSPANGE) SILVER GRADE . ORIGINAL QUALITY- EXCEPTIONAL AGED FINISH.
This award was instituted in November 1942 at the height of the battle for Stalingrad, by Hitler, for award to Army and Waffen S.S. troops who participated in lengthy periods of hand to hand combat
This late war quality badge originates from one of the most notable manufacturers of this award, A.G.M. u K of Gablonz, It is made in zinc and has a nice slightly aged silvered finish. The pin is the correct fluted type with extruded hinge often found on combat bars. The back has the full AGM u K makers mark in relief. Dimensions 98mm x 27mm.
The items listed in this section of our web site represent the finest Imperial and Third Reich German awards, badges and decorations available from the 'Regalia Specialist' . Although not sold as original, these items are of exceptional quality - conforming exactly to original specifications and usually include some minor tarnishing or wear and tear. What you will receive is a beautiful piece usually offered for a fraction of the price that a similar or identical item might be offered for elsewhere. Many of the items listed in this section are either special one- off purchases or are available only in very limited quantities and cannot be replaced when sold..
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