Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of A fuller runs the length

A fuller runs the length of each side of the blade near the top edge

He was admitted to London Military Hospital (Westminster) in London

obverse illustrating two winged angels in the foreground

The ricasso also bears a stamped TeNo-style German national eagle

Together with related contemporary miniatures

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of A fuller runs the length(Nahkampfspange in Gold Ausfhrung 1957). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of an square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked measuring 95 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), missing its backplate, an early 1957 version in better than very fine condition.