Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of stating that he had three

stating that he had three months previous military service with the 148th Regiment

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

BUTLER / MASSACHUSETTS / PFC INFANTRY / WORLD WAR II / NOV 16 1919 L 317 OCT 12 1944"

Together with related contemporary miniatures

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

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version United Republic of stating that he had three(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.