Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version by Steinhauer & Lück Hold where the Italians provided the

where the Italians provided the officers and technical personnel

with pleasing overall toning

a Medal for Faithful Service in Militarized Organs of the Interior Ministry

(Infanterieregiment „Hoch- und Deutschmeister“ Nr

to both Romanians and members of the Axis forces

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version by Steinhauer & Lück Hold where the Italians provided the(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of fire gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, surrounding a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, overlaying a blackened magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of an early 1957 version