Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Arbeit Gemeinschaft Metal und Kunstoff of Gablonz Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the Galapagos Islands

and the Galapagos Islands

Both the bayonet and scabbard bear serial numbers 45271 on the bayonet and 96982 on the scabbard

They were made in

The patch measures 6

though we do not know if any specific records were kept of the maker

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Arbeit Gemeinschaft Metal und Kunstoff of Gablonz Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the Galapagos IslandsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed slightly vaulted zinc. The front side has a Reichsadler (national eagle) over a crossed bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece. There are sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, with with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse is plain, with a square magnetic backing