Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Hold without soiling of any kind

without soiling of any kind

before being transferred for recuperation to No

which was heavily guarded by Italian partisans

loss of silver finish is evident throughout and there is evidence of possible repair to the catch

surmounted by the eagle coat-of-arms in silver gilt with red

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Hold without soiling of any kind(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a magnetic metal Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse demonstrating a central sunken rivet which secures the eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and banjo style pinback