GERMAN WWII COMBAT BADGES PRICE GUIDE

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WWII GERMAN BADGE - CLOSE COMBAT BRONZE - This is a German WWII Close Combat clasp. This award was instituted on November 25th, 1942. There were three grades issued:

Bronze - 15 days of unsupported close combat or 10 days in case of wound
Silver - 30 days of unsupported close combat or 20 days in case of wound
Gold (gilt) - 50 days of unsupported close combat or 40 days in case of wound

This clasp was worn on the left breast of the tunic, above the ribbons. This sample is nicely marked with raised lettering.

The shape of the badge is long and thin. The center is a square that has a single, long laurel leaves shooting out to the left and the right. Each leaf then splits into three at the tip. To the top and bottom of the single leaf there is what appears to be part of a square structure with seevral grooves cut into the surface and facing the away from the center.

The center portion of the badge has a crossed bayonet and stick grenade. A small eagle clutiching a swastika sits on top of both pieces. The background is a completly separate piece. A black square that provides a 3-D look to the center of the badge.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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Many companies are making Close Combat Badge replicas. The collector needs to be familiarized with materials and construction techniques to best be able to detect the fakes from authentic badges.

If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Value	$500.00	$550.00	$600.00	$700.00	$700.00	$
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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