Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Pilot’s Clasp, Gold Grade GTRexclude Spain: 1875-1931

Spain: 1875-1931

chipping and discolouration evident on the exterior

this one in bronze and enamel (30 x 51mm)

Footnote: Victor Burke was born in West Silverton

Killed along with two Members of the Special Air Service

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Pilot’s Clasp, Gold Grade GTRexclude Spain: 1875-1931(Frontflugspange fr Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse with a central downward pointing winged bomb and a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, with nine laurel leaves on either side, reverse with a horizontal pinback and a barrel hinge meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 75. 98 mm (w) x 25. 43 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.