Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver M3 Grease Gun but the 25th was still

but the 25th was still awaiting aircraft

but the brass guard assembly throws us off

The grip was composed of tightly wrapped silver wire

The interior bears multiple ink stamped maker markings and designations

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver M3 Grease Gun but the 25th was stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange in Silver this fine award is constructed of silvered zink. The obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate horizontal pin back with a barrel hinge and a flat wire