Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity on September 24

on September 24

accompanied by its original paper wrapper

stamped in black ink "D

some tarnishing of the silver features evident but presents in an otherwise extremely fine condition

it is a moredesirable and therefore valuable photo

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity on September 24(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with a central crossed bayonet and stick grenade, within a square oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by sun rays and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 97. 09 mm (w) x 25. 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.