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 7 - Air Training and

7 - Air Training and Organization of the UATC (University Air Training Corps)

smooth cream-coloured underside

Footnote: Belletta Paulson graduated from the Illinois Training School for Nurses in 1914

At that time he started his compulsory service with the RAD

the interior of the lid is lined with padded silk

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 7 - Air Training and(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.