Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of A Tunic Removed RZM SS

A Tunic Removed RZM SS Armband - Showing signs of period use with original threads from being fixed to a tunic

The ricasso also bears a stamped TeNo-style German national eagle

He was admitted to London Military Hospital (Westminster) in London

VCURAKIO maker mark

A fuller runs the length of each side of the blade near the top edge

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of A Tunic Removed RZM SS(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.