Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Josef Feix & Söhne Newly Listed The emphasis was on decorative

The emphasis was on decorative ceramics: objects d'art for the Nazi regime

saving time and were just as effective

This early example is machine embroidered in an off-white cloth over dark green wool

2 mm x 118 mm

on original worn ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Josef Feix & Söhne Newly Listed The emphasis was on decorativeA second war German Nahkampfspange; in bronzed zink; the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side; the reverse plain, with a square magnetic backing plate; horizontal pinback with a crimped barrel hinge and a crimped flat wire catch on the reverse; maker marked JFS for Josef Feix & Shne and