Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Province of China and surface oxidation throughout the

and surface oxidation throughout the scabbard shaft

of top quality manufacture

consisting of a Cross Patté with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed nickel-silver frame

with some chipping visible to the enamels in addition to loss of silver finish to the base metal

measuring 25 cm (w) x 32

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Province of China and surface oxidation throughout the(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