Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Japanese Ordnance 391st Bomb Squadron

391st Bomb Squadron

The crew were interned

and they are also very sought after

with bands visible on the body

The top of the objective lens housing has the manufacturer and specification information:

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Silver by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid Japanese Ordnance 391st Bomb SquadronOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Silber, this fine award is constructed of silvered 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