Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden each bearing an exterior inscription

each bearing an exterior inscription of “KRIEGS-VERDIENSTKREUZ 2

maker marked with the logo of H

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

two screwposts on the reverse

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

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden each bearing an exterior inscription(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.