The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II by Thomas M. Durante Political Flags and Standartes This gold example (has eyelets

This gold example (has eyelets for the pendant) was for 110 operational missions

The non-combatant's crosses were awarded for three months service in a support role

There are two rows of six brass buttons

so we can see that it is an army example

The German Close Combat Clasp of World War II by Thomas M. Durante Political Flags and Standartes This gold example (has eyeletsThe German Close Combat Clasp of World War II by Thomas M. Durante This is a new book that contains 464 pages. This is the second edition printed in 2019. Each of these is hand signed by the author. This comprehensive guide illustrates the various makers of the Close Combat Clasp, Germany's highest combat decoration of World War II. Each maker is methodically presented along with every respective variation produced in unrivalled detail and clarity.