Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin French Gun Magazines 7532nd Air Materiel Squadron left

7532nd Air Materiel Squadron left the base on 1 October 1962

Inside the interior left ear relief it is marked in hand written ink:

56×45mm NATO Ameli light machine gun

five groove rifled barrel and basic iron sights

4th Cavalry Regiment participated in numerous battle and operations including

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by W.E. Peekhaus of Berlin French Gun Magazines 7532nd Air Materiel Squadron leftOriginal 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 non magnetic