Order Of Combatant Merit Newly Listed Close Combat Clasp - 1957

Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version - Post WWII Federal Republic of Germany

Fourth Class

silver frame marked with the (smaller size) silver stamp "800"

A Second World War D

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – S&L 935-4 - (cross by maker Steinhauer & Lück

Order Of Combatant Merit Newly Listed Close Combat Clasp - 1957Order of Combatant Merit Silver and green enamels, gilt centrepieces, 38. 5 mm x 40 mm, light contact, extremely fine. This order was created on September 14, 1953 to recognize the leaders of organizations whose aim was the support former combatants and victims of war. Insignia were made by Arthus Bertrand, Paris. To be appointed a Knight, recipients were required to be at least forty years of age and to have given at least fifteen years service. The