Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Auction Archive flanked by "С

flanked by "С

measuring 79 mm (w) x 79 mm (h)

the obverse features a red enameled Geneva Cross on a central white enameled medallion

he applied for the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with CANADA Bar and was awarded it in 1948

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Auction Archive flanked by "С(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). 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 96. 75 mm (w) x 25. 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.