the obverse featuring a central raised monogram of Duke Friedrich II set within a circular oak leaf wreath
each bearing an exterior inscription of “KRIEGS-VERDIENSTKREUZ 2
1918 - In bronze gilt and enamels
inscribed "29th INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS SYDNEY SEPt
some of the cheques signed by a Major (the signature indistinguishable)
Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden the obverse featuring a central(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.