WWII German Close Combat Clasp in Gold by AUSF

WWII German Close Combat Clasp in Gold by AUSF-This is a rare and desirable piece. It is produced in zinc with a gold finish that remains 60% intact on the obverse, and 85% in place on the reverse. There is little to no visible wear to the details. The pin and other hardware is tombak. The block plate is present. The reverse is very nicely marked Ausf A.G.M.u.K. of Gablonz. The Peekhaus designer name can be seen to the left. A very good example! $695History: 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.