Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version by Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity as a symbol of the

as a symbol of the then-established Order of Recognition (l’Ordre de la Reconnaissance)

He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on January 5

Buckle in die-stamped steel

the one end of the strap secured to the body of the pouch via a rivet

dated May 1

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version by Steinhauer & Lück certificate_of_authenticity as a symbol of the(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of fire gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, surrounding a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a blackened magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of an early 1957 version