WW2 Original German Close Combat Badge in Bronze By Friedrich Linden
SKU: 584
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Friedrich Linden
Manufacturer Year: 1940's
Material: Zinc/Bronze
Condition: Excellent
Price: $550.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: EM270
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an original World War II German Close Combat Badge in Bronze, awarded to Heer and Waffen-SS personnel for sustained hand-to-hand combat at the front. Manufactured by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid, a respected wartime maker, this example is a highly desirable and authentic period piece.
Details & Condition
- Award: Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) – Bronze Grade
- Manufacturer: Friedrich Linden, Lüdenscheid
- Material: Zinc construction with original bronze finish
- Condition: Excellent overall condition
- Finish: Strong, even bronze tone with attractive, honest patina
- Design: Crisp detailing to the Wehrmacht eagle, crossed grenade and bayonet motif, and oak leaf wreath
- Reverse: Correct wartime pin, catch, and hinge assembly; fully intact and functional
Historical Context
The Close Combat Badge was instituted in 1942 to recognize soldiers who engaged the enemy in direct hand-to-hand combat, one of the most dangerous forms of warfare on the Eastern and Western Fronts. The Bronze grade was awarded for 15 days of close combat, making it a meaningful combat decoration earned under extreme conditions.
