Close Combat Clasp Gold Grade R.S

Close Combat Clasp Gold Grade R.S.

The Close Combat Clasp in Gold is made of zinc and coated with low-quality gold, which has partially diffused, revealing the natural gray color of the zinc underneath. The central panel is missing on the reverse side. This is a second-type badge, an early version, without the so-called «beak flaw» and with a slightly flattened leg on the letter «P.»

Although the gold coating has a brass-like tint, this is a typical feature of all badges produced by this manufacturer. In contrast to the gold grade, the bronze grade of the Nahkampfspange by Rudolf Souval has an olive tint and is often patinated to a dark color. It should also be noted that the gold coating on the zinc base in most badges from this manufacturer has completely or partially absorbed into the zinc, unlike the gold grade version coated with Brennlak. The gilding on the badge appears better in photographs than in hand.