See more ideas about book binding, book art, book making. The center for law and social policy clasp is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advancing policy solutions for lowincome people. The clasp has been used and worn and has had the pin bent by the wearer. This sample is nicely marked with raised lettering. The close combat clasp nahkampfspange was instituted on november 25, 1942, to recognize the feats of german soldiers in close quarters combat. Courtney sullivan the clasp is funny as hell and impossibly smooth reading. Nahkampfspange is a world war ii german military award instituted on 25 november 1942 for participation in handtohand fighting at close quarters. The close combat clasp is a german military award instituted on 25 november 1942 for achievement in hand to hand fighting in close quarters. We all love sloane for her charming and witty essays, but the truth is, shes got the goods in this form as. Her story is very similar to many other clasp folks. Mccctp has also since been replaced by the marine corps martial arts program mcmap. Peekhaus berlin, slightly vaulted, in worn condition. In the book on close combat clasps, thomas durante describes this as the 1st type made by juncker. Sloane crosley is a familiar name to many readers of nonfiction, both for her selfdeprecating essay collections and her contributions to the new york times.
Clasp definition is a device such as a hook for holding objects or parts together. Albert goodwin collection 126 a gentlemans collection. Mar 01, 2000 this book is a reprint of the older marine corps close combat training program mccctp system manual for close quarters combat cqc. A copper alloy book clasp hook piece, probably of postmedieval date. This clasp doesnt quite hold together sloane crosleys new novel, the clasp, follows a group of disaffected 30somethings who gather for a classmates posh wedding but the casual. The new republic the breezy new york essayist with a postmillennial undertow hasnt radically altered her voice in transit to fiction. It is so hard to make something look that effortless. A wide variety of book clasp options are available to you, such as gift, promotion. Close combat clasps of the german army in world war ii. There is a book available on the mcmap system called the marine corps martial arts program.
The grand campaign covers the northern part of tunisia from november 1942 until may 1943. The award was instituted on 15 may 1944 to bring the uboat force in line with other branches of the german. The obverse depicts a crossed model 24 grenade and k98 bayonet with oak leaves, acorns and lined. The german close combat clasp of world war ii is the 2nd edition to the first printing more than 11 years ago. The clasp is a gentle, astute, funny, smart, and very entertaining book. Author thomas durante, well known in collector circles for his seminal book the german close combat clasp of world war ii catalogs and explains and presents on over 620 pages all manufacturers of the paratrooper badges of the heer and luftwaffe in great detail. The clasp appears to have toned since it was featured in this publication seven years ago. It also provides the doctrinal basis for the marine corps close combat training program mccctp. The german armys award for handtohand combat gordon williamson. The barrel hinge and flatwire catch are correctly recessed into the reverse and neatly soldered in the normal fashion. We would ask current members to continue to visit the clasp website for any changes to future competition dates and any new information updates. The close combat clasp was introduced on november 25 th, 1942 for award to personnel who fought in handtohand combat situations unsupported by armor.
The clasp consists of a flat rectangular, with a projecting hook at one end that is semicircular in section. Ubootfrontspange or uboat combat clasp, was a world war ii german kriegsmarine military decoration awarded to holders of the uboat war badge to recognize continued combat service and valor. Close combat clasp in bronzea bronze grade close combat clasp by fec. The bronze i stage close combat clasp was awarded for 15 close combat battles. A nice example of a wartime close combat clasp by the well known c.
This mod features all new isometric vehicle graphics, new unit icons, new mortar units and many new sounds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Intended primarily for infantry, other wehrmacht and waffenss units were also eligible the clasp was worn above the upper left uniform pocket, above any medal ribbon bar. Clasp has decided to suspend the upcoming army school of piping competition, scheduled for june 6th 2020, until a later date in the year when it is safe to do so. We all love sloane for her charming and witty essays, but the truth is, shes got the goods in this form as well.
Steve mclaire has posted new screenshots of close combat the bloody first. Ge6 a uboat combat clasp in bronze being the 2nd issue type in zinc with a bronze plating applied. Building on a solid foundation set forth in the 1st edition of this book, the 2nd edition delves deeper into each wartime close combat clasp maker and. Close combat clasps of the german army in world war ii by rolf. Close combat clasp third reich army awards germany. Her favorite thing about clasp is the opportunity to learn something new every day, and to have the chance to get to know so many amazing people. The german close combat clasp of world war ii release date. The clasp was diecast and made of either tombac or later zinc, with a slightly curved centerpiece consisting of the national emblem surmounting a crossed. Jun 07, 2016 the clasp is a gentle, astute, funny, smart, and very entertaining book. The ccu close combat uniform camouflage uniforms u. Wwii german close combat badge bronze this is a german wwii close combat clasp. Dfox has created the battle for tunisia mod for the longest day.
The german close combat clasp of world war ii 9789081230117 by thomas durante and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The close combat clasp was worn above the upper left uniform pocket. Before proceeding, it is important to note we are not promoting violence, and we are convinced men or women understand at an early age w e enroll our children in selfdefense courses how many confes s demonstrating the keys between the knuckles brass fingers grasp to teenage daughters for personal protection against. The laughoutloud observations and dialogue that make her essays such a delight to read shine through in her fiction too. The clasp is complete with its original back plate and silvered pin, hinge and hook that is separately applied to the clasp. Close combat clasp book nahkampfspange axis history forum. For 50 years, our deeply knowledgeable staff has lifted up the voices of lowincome children, families, and individuals. Kezia, nathaniel and victor, three friends from college, are reunited at the extravagant wedding of a mutual friend. Durantes book indicate about 633 known gold close combat recipients. Mccctp replaced the even older usmc linear infighting neuraloverride engagement linesystem. Close combat series the thrill of combat, the power of command. Scope this publication guides individual marines, unit leaders, and close combat instructors in the proper tactics, techniques, and procedures for close combat. The other end is decorated with two bowed lobes with a small circular perforation positioned centrally where the lobes meet. The close combat clasp was worn on the left breast of the tunic, above the ribbons.
The clasp is fully maker marked schwerin berlin and is in excellent condition, rare to find this example previously to the last collector, was pinned to a board in a british navy officers mess with a hole drilled through the pin to fix it, where it was a war souvenir for many years, kept and. The author does an excellant job of scholarship in educating students of world war ii germany on this topic. Aug 05, 2015 the close combat clasp was instituted by adolf hitler on 25 november 1942 to reward those who had been engaged in direct hand to hand fighting with the enemy. Units with soldiers who survived handtohand fights with the enemy and other extremely close range combat actions would keep track of the dates and places of each of these battles, and soldiers who managed to make it through many of these fights. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Sloane crosleys debut novel is hilarious, insightful, and full of characters and situations that only sloane crosley could devise. Germany 19331945 47 the notable figures auction series the estate of ssobergruppenfuhrer arthur. Right away we can recognize classic interface features from the original games and some from panther in the fog and gateway to caen.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. The ccu close combat uniform was a trialsexperimental pattern uniform that was tested around 20032004. So we are happy to introduce the largest range of reproduction period book furniture in the world.
Apr 14, 2009 the ccu close combat uniform was a trialsexperimental pattern uniform that was tested around 20032004. The award was authorized to be presented by regimental commander or equivalent. Close combat clasp third reich army awards germany europe. This article be not complete without a mention of the gold bar presentation. She saw this as a short term job opportunity and later realized was her calling and passion and has become her extended family. The army close combat clasp was established on november 25, 1942 by hitler himself.
What started out as a haphazard set of documents and pictures for my own personal use in collecting has transformed into the most complete reference book on the close combat clasp every created. Of the roughly 1820 million soldiers of the german wehrmacht and waffenss, 36,400 received the bronze class, 9,500 the silver class and 631 the gold class. It is a complete book on the close combat clasp, including every individual clasp maker and all their variants. The close combat bar was also awarded to members of the luftwaffe, though it would later replaced by the luftwaffe close combat bar few is known about this badge, and no picture exist of its wear.
Intended primarily for infantry, other wehrmacht and waffenss units were also eligible. An effective hand clasped selfdefense protection device. The german close combat clasp nahkampfspange was instituted by. Durante is the author of the german close combat clasp of world war ii 0. Nahkampfspange is a german military award instituted. Nahkampfspange is a german military award instituted on 25 november 1942 for achievement in handtohand fighting in close quarters. The bronze award was issued for 15 close combat days, the silver award for 30 days and the gold for 50 days of close combat. The close combat clasp in gold was always more valuable to me than the knights cross page 3, the face of. Reproduction close combat clasp this is diestruck and concaved just like the originals, and feature maker marks, wide back pin and superb detail. The gold close combat clasp was often regarded in higher esteem than the knights cross of the iron cross by the german infantry. The clasp was diecast and made of either tombac or later zinc, with a slightly curved and hand centerpiece consisting of the national. The award was designed by artist wilhelm ernst peekhaus of berlin and consisted of a small square central motif of crossed stick grenade and bayonet topped by an eagle with swastika. Durante author of the german close combat clasp of.
These are the first two screenshots since matrix decided to restart the game on a new 3d engine back in july 2016. The german close combat clasp of world war ii 2nd edition. German u boat war badges of the german navy kriegsmarine. And also a line reprint titled close combat and hand to hand fighting published by perfect paperbackpentagon publishing, 2006. Close combat clasps of the german army in world war ii is a wellresearched and detailed account of a much overlooked combat decoration. The clasp is shown in the book german combat awards by alan beadle on page 100. By the end of the war a total of 403 gold close combat badges were issued to armed forces personnel. The clasp was diecast and made of either tombac or later zinc, with a slightly curved centerpiece consisting. Offensive and counter offensive unarmed assault and combative masters of the 20th century. Mrs4 a close combat clasp in silver by the maker rs. He considered it the highest infantry decoration, and reserved the right to award the gold version personally.
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