{"product_id":"german-wwii-close-combat-clasp-in-bronze-by-a-g-m-u-k-1","title":"German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by A.G.M.u.K.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eGerman WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by A.G.M.u.K.-This is a desirable piece. It has never been in a collection before. This is produced in zinc with a bronze finish that remains 95% intact on the obverse, and reverse. There is little to no visible wear to the details. The pin and other hardware is tombak. The back plate is present, with a worn black finish on the reverse side. The obverse of the plate is very good. The reverse is very nicely marked Ausf A.G.M.u.K. of Gablonz. The Peekhaus designer name can be seen to the left. This is a very nice example!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\"\u003eHistory: The Close Combat Clasp series of awards were introduced on November 25th, 1942, for award to personnel who fought in hand-to-hand combat situations unsupported by armor. The Clasp was issued in three grades of Bronze, Silver and Gold with each successive grade signifying more days spent in hand-to-hand or close combat. Criteria for award of the clasps consisted of fifteen days of hand-to-hand combat for bestowal of the bronze clasp, thirty days of hand-to-hand combat for bestowal of the silver clasp and fifty days of hand-to-hand combat for bestowal of the gold clasp. There was also a prescribed, combat to time served ratio, enabling long serving personnel to be eligible for award of a clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51662564753714,"sku":"M-303q","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/9332\/files\/WW2_German_Close_Cambat_Clasp_0031.jpg?v=1787839200","url":"https:\/\/www.therupturedduck.com\/products\/german-wwii-close-combat-clasp-in-bronze-by-a-g-m-u-k-1","provider":"The Ruptured Duck, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}