Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Auction at the age of 86

at the age of 86 and is buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery

In Würdigung Ihrer fliegerischen Leistungen und in höchster Anerkennung für das Eintreten Ihrer Familie zur Unterstützung der deutschen Sache in den USA

The front center of the Shako has a large

overall measurements are 50mm x 52mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Auction at the age of 86(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer). Instituted January 30th, 1941. (c. 1942 43 issue). Constructed of tombac, consisting of a laurel wreath with a static swastika at the base and a leftward facing eagle with a large eye superimposed on the clasp, with nine oak leaves horizontally positioned on either side of the center motif, the reverse with a barrel hinge, tapered horizontal pinback and round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 75. 8 mm (w) x 25. 4 mm (l),