Nahkampfspange in Bronze - 'F&B.L'

Close Combat Clasp in Bronze (Nahkampfspange in Bronze). The Close Combat Clasp was introduced on 25 November 1942 for award to personnel who fought in hand-to-hand combat situations unsupported by armor. The clasp was issued in three grades: Bronze for fifteen combat days, Silver for thirty combat days and Gold for fifty combat days. The badge is a 'Feinzink' version, the design is showing a crossed bayonet and stick grenade. The clasp shows great detail and still retains a fair amount of its original bronze finish. It has never been cleaned nor polished. The clasp is regrettably missing its back-plate. The clasp is nicely maker marked with 'F&B.L.' indicating production by the company of 'Funcke & Brüninghaus' from Lüdenscheid. The slightly vaulted clasp is having a functional magnetic pin and catch. Nice original clasp in good used condition!