**SOLD** WW2 GERMAN ARMY SS CLOSE COMBAT BAR IN SILVER

Description

Offered is an exceptional condition German Close Combat Bar in silver. The bar measures 100mm wide, is slightly vaulted and is an early Tombak variety, with the majority of the silver wash present. The badge features a central square panel with a recessed background field with an embossed national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons, positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked by four oak-leaves and dual acorns, superimposed on a ribbed, horizontal outward, pointing base. The clasp has a blued finished, magnetic sheet metal backing plate positioned behind the eagle, bayonet and stick grenade motif that is held in place by two vertical crimped side tabs on the reverse. The backing plate shows little wear and no surface rusting. The reverse has a broad horizontal pin and a soldered catch on a circular base. Maker marked FLL (note the maker stamp error). This is a quality tombak early made piece which is 100% original.