Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version Newly Listed when the Newfoundland provincial government

when the Newfoundland provincial government instituted this medal

the Naval Base at Blythe for submarines

the Allied Air Commander in the Field in North Africa

7 in Fredericton

This division was further augmented by the 2nd Cossack Cavalry Division formed in December 1944

Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version Newly Listed when the Newfoundland provincial governmentClose Combat Clasp 1957 Version Post WWII Federal Republic of Germany; Official denazified "1957" issue for Veterans wear (as WWII badges were not allowed for wear) "Gold" Grade of the Close Combat Clasp. Made in 1960's, in gilded tombac. These badges were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this badge during the War. Production of these badges ceased in 1986. In extremely fine condition.