Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp in Gold by Juncker
A J1 - Frontflugspange Für Aufklärer, Seenotflieger-Verbände und Wetter-Erkundungs Staffeln in Gold by C. E. Juncker of Berlin. Instituted January 30, 1941, the Clasp for Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological Squadrons in Gold was awarded for specialized squadrons upon the completion of 110 combat missions. It is constructed out of two pieces of die struck / stamped tombak / nickel-silver that has been gold gilded / chemically blackened has polished highlights and is all covered in a protective lacquer coating. The obverse depicts a centrally placed blackened eagle head 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 fullback reverse shows 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 eagle head is a perfect contrast to the sparkling gilded highlights. It measures approximately 3 inches wide by 1 inch tall.
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | M-40046 |
| Price: | $749.95 USD |
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