Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters They had jungle training in

They had jungle training in case they were to go to the Pacific theater of war

though it is a bit degraded

This pistol however almost certainly never saw a battlefield

without much wear

In addition there is a brass plaque on the right hand side of the butt marked :-

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters They had jungle training inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange (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