Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Province of China 53 mm x 113 mm

53 mm x 113 mm

of top quality manufacture

in heavily gilded zink with magnetic metal backing plate

demonstrating minor period repairs to the reverse in addition to the loss of one claw

and surface oxidation throughout the scabbard shaft

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Province of China 53 mm x 113 mm(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika while in mid flight, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a central hollow rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a