Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Arbeit Gemeinschaft Metal und Kunstoff of Gablonz Bira Gun The machine gun typically required

The machine gun typically required a six to eight-man team to operate: one fired

it would have saved so many lives

The black lacquered saya (scabbard) is in great condition

Many were later modified / updated with new sights

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Arbeit Gemeinschaft Metal und Kunstoff of Gablonz Bira Gun The machine gun typically requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Silber, this fine award is constructed of silver washed 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