Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold with illegible French makers mark

with illegible French makers mark on ring

29” (Seiffen Erzgebirge)

unmarked example but known to be made by Braca Knaus of Zagreb

The Battalion was opposite a junction point in the enemy lines that marked the boundary between the Chinese 39th and 40th Armies (commanded by Generals Xinquan and Yucheng respectively)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold with illegible French makers mark(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.