Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version Newly Listed Accompanied by copies the List

Accompanied by copies the List of Men of the 88th Regiment Entitled to the South Africa Medal

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Ernst-Wilhelm Reinert

the Allied Air Commander in the Field in North Africa

when the Newfoundland provincial government instituted this medal

Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version Newly Listed Accompanied by copies the ListClose Combat Clasp 1957 Version Post WWII Federal Republic of Germany; Official denazified "1957" issue for Veterans wear (as WWII badges were not allowed for wear) "Gold" Grade of the Close Combat Clasp. Made in 1960's, in gilded tombac. These badges were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this badge during the War. Production of these badges ceased in 1986. In extremely fine condition.