Germany, Federal Republic. A 1957 Close Combat Clasp Stickpin certificate_of_authenticity JANUAR" with the signtaure of

JANUAR" with the signtaure of Wilhelm I below

each designed with a flap with a reinforced button hole and a dark brown plastic button

consisting of a black rayon woven backer

Footnote: The M35 Stahlhelm came into Wehrmacht service in 1935 and was visually very similar to the M17 helmet that was used during the ending phases of the First War

Footnote: Prince Arthur

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1957 Close Combat Clasp Stickpin certificate_of_authenticity JANUAR" with the signtaure of(Abzeichen). A stick pin presenting the 1957 version of the Close Combat Clasp, measuring 22 mm (w) x 5 mm (h), attached to a 47 mm long needle pin, and in extremely fine condition.