Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden The collection comes with extensive

The collection comes with extensive research from the previous owner on Fischer’s unit’s role during the Battle of the Bulge

some of the cheques signed by a Major (the signature indistinguishable)

chipping near the "9" on the enamels

the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden The collection comes with extensive(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.