Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of engraved "1464 A/S

engraved "1464 A/S

95mm in length

Ritterkreuz I

but otherwise without obvious signs of wear or damage

0mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of engraved "1464 A/S(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.