Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse retaining an intact

the obverse retaining an intact glass face

the center of the head in loops of embroidery

Officer’s 25 Years Service Cross

engraver marked "ST

smooth cream-coloured underside

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse retaining an intact(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.