Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity on September 24

on September 24

hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse

accompanied by its original paper wrapper

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

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 on September 24(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.