Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp Bronze Grade by Funcke & Brünninghaus of Lüdenscheid German Air Force Luftwaffe The Lancashire Fusiliers' militia became

The Lancashire Fusiliers' militia became 3rd (Reserve) Bn and 4th (Extra Reserve) Bn

War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords

Based on the small amount of wear and discoloration

The barrel

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp Bronze Grade by Funcke & Brünninghaus of Lüdenscheid German Air Force Luftwaffe The Lancashire Fusiliers' militia becameOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed slightly vaulted zinc. The obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side. The reverse side is plain, with a square non magnetic backing plate behind the insignia, and a