Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Gold Grade With Hanger Auction Archive black and silver ink

black and silver ink

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “70” clasp

46mm(w) x 41

Undated reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Gold Grade With Hanger Auction Archive black and silver ink(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Gold mit Anhnger). Constructed of gilded and patinated zink; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a leftward facing eagle with a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath, with a hanger suspended from the bottom of the clasp for the completion of 250 flights; with a horizontal slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch;