Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold 29” (Seiffen Erzgebirge)

29” (Seiffen Erzgebirge)

Pragnell appeared to be recovering nicely from his injuries and was quite alive

Long Service Medal 4th class

unmarked example but known to be made by Braca Knaus of Zagreb

85 mm (w) x 36

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version Hold 29” (Seiffen Erzgebirge)(Nahkampfspange in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with a central crossed bayonet and stick grenade, within a square oak leaf wreath, flanked on each side by sun rays and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 97. 09 mm (w) x 25. 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.