Germany, Federal Republic. A Small Battle Unit Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of 5 Air Observer School on

5 Air Observer School on June 29th

but not fully legible

on period triangular ribbon

was created and awarded for lesser but still distinguished deeds by members of the Resistance

Gowan was promoted to Corporal in 1915 and by 1916

Germany, Federal Republic. A Small Battle Unit Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of 5 Air Observer School on(Frontspange fr Kleinkampfverbnde der Kriegsmarine). Reinstituted 1957. Constructed of gilded metal alloy, the obverse consisting of a swordfish lying on top of a length of richly textured rope, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 72. 5 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), in an overall extremely fine condition.