Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of 47 mm (h - inclusive

47 mm (h - inclusive of its crown suspension)

many insignia manufacturers sold such clasps to veterans at VFW

Mounted for wear as originally worn

The working class would not join the DAF simply because Hitler said so

Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of 47 mm (h - inclusive(Luftwaffe Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronze, the obverse depicting a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a stick grenade and bayonet within a laurel wreath, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 75. 92 mm (w) x 25. 06 mm (h), weighing 17. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.