presenting as a Maltese Cross with white enameled arms and gold borders and ball finials
inscribed "29th INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS SYDNEY SEPt
two screwposts on the reverse
chipping near the "9" on the enamels
The collection comes with extensive research from the previous owner on Fischer’s unit’s role during the Battle of the Bulge
Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version visually-hidden presenting as a Maltese Cross(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.