German WWII CLOSE COMBAT BADGE IN SILVER, Marked
This item depicted in the images below is an original German WW II CLOSE COMBAT BADGE IN SILVER, (Nahkampfspange in Silber). The Close Combat Clasp was introduced in late 1942 in order to award personnel who fought in hand-to-hand combat situations. The clasp was issued in three grades - 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 the of the Bronze award, thirty days of hand-to-hand combat for the Silver one and fifty days of hand-to-hand combat for being awarded the Gold clasp.
Reference: Detlev Niemann in "Price Guide. Orders and decorations Germany", 2004, page 617, catalogue price is from 500EURO ($600+ five years ago !!).
Original pictures.

Estimate price for that nice item is $900 - $950.
I am selling an old collection which was collecting more than 30 years by fellow veteran.
Original pictures.
For convenience winner from Europe we can offer send a payment to the bank account in Germany.
The winner has three days for inspect the item and can return it for any reason for money back.

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Shipping for small item:
- to continental US address $8 as a small packet, 15 by register mail
- to Canada $6 by regular mail and $10 byXpress post
- to international $9 by regular mail and $16 by register mail
- insurance required - $1.20
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