Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz - Missing Pin Catch U.S. Helmets/Hats so this cap did see

so this cap did see moderate service during the war

however like the piping it has faded a bit towards orange

A week later on August 18 they crossed the English Channel into France

11¼” tall

Ein liebes Fraule tragt viel zur Genesung bei

Original German WWII Close Combat Clasp in Bronze by Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz - Missing Pin Catch U.S. Helmets/Hats so this cap did seeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known in German as a Nahkampfspange (Melee Clasp) in Bronze, this fine award is constructed of bronzed 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