Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic posting for the reserve base

posting for the reserve base and interior line of communication

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

The date is unclear

measuring 100 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

They had just been paid

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic posting for the reserve base(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,