Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse retaining a mostly

the reverse retaining a mostly intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing an illegible maker’s code

stating that he had three years' previous service with the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade

the blow to all who were privileged to know him is indeed a terrible one

He served as the leader of a reconnaissance troop

Footnote: Charles North was born on September 7

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse retaining a mostly(Nahkampfspange in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 65 mm (w) x 25. 46 mm (h), weighing 31. 8 grams,