Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity stamped in black ink "D

stamped in black ink "D

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

inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

George V (R

the obverse consisting of an oval wreath with laurel leaves towards the left half and oak leaves towards the right side of the wreath

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity stamped in black ink "D(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.