Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a Gold Zähringer lion rampant

The task force made good time along the Reichsstrasse 26 through the Spessart Forest

Grenadier-Regiment 1075

It was only awarded to those who survived the war and not to next of kin

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse with a central(Nahkampfspange in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 65 mm (w) x 25. 46 mm (h), weighing 31. 8 grams,