The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) was a World War II German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for participation in hand-to-hand...

Reich. He was a highly decorated soldier, having received both the Close Combat Clasp in Gold and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kämpfe was born...

the General Assault Badge, Close Combat Clasp, or the Panzer Badge. The Luftwaffe would develop its own ground combat badge in 1942, the Ground Assault...

The U-boat Front Clasp (German: U-Boot-Frontspange) or U-boat Combat Clasp, was a World War II German Kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders...

defensive operations against the Red Army, for which he was awarded the Close Combat Clasp in bronze. After being seriously wounded in September 1943, Fegelein...

destroying two British tanks on the beaches of Salerno), the Silver Close Combat Clasp, the Silver Wound Badge, the Parachutist Badge and the Infantry Badge...

workers. From 30 August 1944, recipients of the gold class of the Close Combat Clasp were normally also awarded the German Cross in gold, without the need...

The Clasp to the Iron Cross (Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz) was a white metal medal clasp displayed on the uniforms of German Wehrmacht personnel who had...

Iron Cross 1st Class War Merit Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Combat Clasp Numbered war badges Wound Badge Tank Destruction Badge Unnumbered war...

subsequently granted another. These recipients were recognized with the award of a clasp featuring a miniaturized 1914 Iron Cross on a metal bar. The award was quite...

given to soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat", and without swords given to civilians for meritorious service in "furtherance...

(1939) in Gold (9 July 1943) German Cross in Gold (5 December 1943) Close Combat Clasp in bronze (19 March 1944) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (30 September...

Ostvolk Medal for bravery. Rebane was also decorated with the silver Close Combat Clasp, awarded for hand-to-hand fighting by unsupported infantry for a total...

The Honour Roll Clasp (German: Ehrenblattspange) was a decoration of Nazi Germany during World War II. There were different versions for the Army (Heer)...

of France. Like the Knight's Cross to which it was added, the Oak Leaves clasp could be awarded for leadership, distinguished service or personal gallantry...

SS-Sturmbannführer and commander of the I.(schw)/SS-Pz.Rgt. 1 LSSAH Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Wound Badge in Gold Tank Destruction Badge Parker, Danny...

The Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe (German: Frontflugspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe...

The Naval Front Clasp (German: Marine-Frontspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to officers and men of the Kriegsmarine in recognition...

awarded to medical personnel attending to battlefield casualties in "close combat conditions". Prior to the introduction of the Tank Destruction Badge...

on the Nationalist side of the Spanish Civil War, 1938–39, and received combat related wounds. It was awarded to members in the Reichswehr, the Wehrmacht...

August 1942 as Hauptmann in IV./Infanterie-Regiment "Großdeutschland" Close Combat Clasp in Silver Wound Badge in Silver Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with...

Army, and Moltke was Chief of the General Staff. The others were senior combat commanders of the Prussian Army (Crown Prince Albert initially commanded...

three grades: Bronze, for 20 combat days against "bandits" Silver, for 50 combat days against "bandits" Gold, for 150 combat days against "bandits" Criteria...

19 in Ahlen. Wound Badge in Black Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Tank Destruction Badge for Individual Combatants Crimea...

Wound Badge in Silver (1944) General Assault Badge Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1944) Grand Cross of the Order of Merit...

unit repair teams could receive the silver badge for repairing tanks in combat conditions on three different days. In June 1943 additional Tank Badges...

Medal after a minimum of 14 days in active combat; 30 air combat sorties; 60 days continuous of service in a combat zone; being wounded or suffering a "frozen...

combat experience. 7,869 bronze crosses were awarded. The Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords was given to individuals involved in front line combat during...

Angolia 1987, pp. 120, 121. Angolia 1987, p. 121. Ailsby, Christopher (1987). Combat Medals of the Third Reich. Harpercollins. ISBN 978-0850598223. Angolia,...

Wehrmacht / Waffen-SS Army Anti-Aircraft Badge Blue Division Medal Close Combat Clasp General Assault Badge Infantry Assault Badge Mountain Guide Badge...