Cased Luftwaffe Short Range Day Fighter Clasp in Gold
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A Luftwaffe Frontflug-Spange für Jäger in Gold im Etui. The Short Range Day Fighter Clasp in Gold was instituted January 30th 1940 and awarded for 110 combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck tombak / nickel-silver that has been gold gilded / chemically blackened and covered in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse depicts a centrally placed blackened upward pointing ‘flying arrow’ that is surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath that is tied together at the bottom with a stagnant swastika and is flanked by four round cut outs and two nine piece oak leaf clusters. The semi-full back reverse shows a recessed lathed portion with an off center rivet, a soldered on tombak round wire catch, soldered on tombak barrel hinge and sturdy tapered tombak pin. It displays wonderful detail throughout, the blackened arrow is a perfect contrast to the sparkling gilded highlights! It measures approximately 3 inches wide by 1 inch tall. The award comes housed in its appropriate case. The case is constructed out of wood and pressed cardboard that is covered in a blue simulated grained leather covering. The top reads, in gold foil Gothic style script: “Frontflugspange für Jäger gold”. The piano hinge and press button are lightly oxidized and continue to work well. The case measures approximately 3 ½ inches wide by 1 5/8 inches deep by 7/8 of an inch thick. It is in wonderful condition with only minimal wear. A gorgeous assembly you are sure to be happy with!
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | M-21202 |
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