A German Second War Army/S.S. Close Combat Bar in Bronze.
A mint unissued example of the Close Combat clasp in bronze. All finish remaining, the majority of the blueing still obvious to the plate behind the central motif with very slight rust marks to the upper left hand side of the blued plate. There are many variants of the Close Combat clasp by this company, the logo ‘A.G.M.u.K’ were a conglomeration of eight makers and many differences can be seen between the awards with the same naming, this is known as the 2nd pattern thin crimps, the crimps being the method of securing the blued back plate to the centre of the award. Standard wide tapering pin with original hook and hinge, excellent condition £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of German Medals and Militaria.

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