Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Buy Now rim impressed “3575 CORPL

rim impressed “3575 CORPL

Hand-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an owner’s name and SS membership number of “28370”

Evropa turned around and came back behind Rostislav

McDonald was discharged from the 217th Infantry Battalion

The cap also features an un-perforated beige-coloured faux leather sweatband that is held together on the reverse via a single staple

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Buy Now rim impressed “3575 CORPL(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, set over a magnetic iron backplate, flanked on each side by four oak leaves and sun rays with two acorns, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 90 mm (w) x 25. 47 mm (h), weighing 33. 1 grams, in extremely fine