Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version GTRexclude determination and skill in action

determination and skill in action against the German Battleship Bismarck:Commander (E) Arthur Duncan Merriman (H

an experimental class

He switched to the Talisman Class Destroyer H

First Service Command

at the age of 25

Close Combat Clasp - 1957 Version GTRexclude determination and skill in actionClose 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.