Germany, Federal Republic. A Small Battle United Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity with the word “WEST” machine

with the word “WEST” machine embroidered in silvery-gray cotton thread

having experienced fire damage

numbered "121"

minor separation of the exterior covering at the hinged end

Germany, Federal Republic. A Small Battle United Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity with the word “WEST” machine(Kampfabzeichen der Kleinkampfmittel in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a swordfish surrounded by lengths of rope, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 71. 87 mm (w) x 23. 33 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.