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Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) was a World War II German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for participation in hand-to-hand fighting at close quarters. Intended primarily for infantry, other Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units were also eligible.Close Combat Clasp in Gold was awarded for 50 close combat actions.It was worn above the left breast pocket and then 1cm above the ribbon bar. When the recipient owned multiple grades, only the highest grade was worn. Close Combat Clasp in Gold was often regarded in higher esteem than the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross by the German infantry
