Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold Richard Geein

Richard Geein

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the set is in an overall near extremely fine condition

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Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold Richard Geein(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, set over a magnetic iron backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 90 mm (w) x 25. 47 mm (h), weighing 33. 1 grams, in extremely fine