A Naval Artillery War Badge Award Document Signed By Rear Admiral Stichling certificate_of_authenticity Close Combat Clasp - Bronze

Close Combat Clasp - Bronze Grade - in zinc

Monetny Dvor mint mark

Stieff was a recipient of the German Cross in Gold and both Classes of the Iron Cross

WM is reverse mounted

A Naval Artillery War Badge Award Document Signed By Rear Admiral Stichling certificate_of_authenticity Close Combat Clasp - BronzeAn award certificate, measuring 148x210mm, extremely fine condition with minor scuffing, some age related discolouration, and two punched holes. The recipient is Staff Senior Sergeant PaulHerold. The document is dated to August 25, 1944 and signed in black ink by Rear Admiral and Coast Commander of the western Baltic Sea, Werner Stichling. Footnote: Werner Stichling (18951979) joined the Imperial German Navy in 1914. Showing early promise, he was