Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of suspended from a period original

suspended from a period original tri-fold ribbon with a Grand Cross with war decoration and golden swords small decoration

the obverse constructed of an oval laurel wreath with a side-view of an E-Boat cutting through a wave

measuring 78 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

The reverse blade displays the double ovals of this producer

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of suspended from a period original(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.