Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Hold and Memorial Cross (R

and Memorial Cross (R

scattered chipping evident on the green enamelled leaves on both sides obverse of the wreath

he was retained on the Active List for the duration of hostilities

for a period of almost three years

considération

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Hold and Memorial Cross (R(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). 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 96. 75 mm (w) x 25. 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.