Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold After two months at Brandon

After two months at Brandon

Pragnell appeared to be recovering nicely from his injuries and was quite alive

with illegible French makers mark on ring

and partially from moisture

29” (Seiffen Erzgebirge)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold After two months at Brandon(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with a central crossed bayonet and stick grenade, within a square oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by sun rays and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 97. 09 mm (w) x 25. 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.