Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters In addition there is a

In addition there is a brass plaque on the right hand side of the butt marked :-

though it is a bit degraded

A fair example of an HJ knife by a rare maker

There are fewer than 20 known surviving examples in existence today

They had jungle training in case they were to go to the Pacific theater of war

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze - Unmarked Japanese Artwork & Posters In addition there is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahrkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed 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 backing