Germany. A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp by A.G.M & K, Large Font, Type I

An example of a second war German Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp (Nahkampfspange in Bronze); constructed of non-vaulted 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 banjo style pinback with an integrated hinge and a crimped round wire catch; marked “W.E. Peekhaus, Berlin” for the designer, and “A.G.N.u.K., Gablonz” for the maker on the reverse; a textbook example of a “large font type 1” clasp by this maker; measuring 98.44 mm (w) x 26.82 mm (h); weighing 35.0 grams; with approximately 85 percent of its original bronze finish remaining; in overall near extremely fine condition.