WW2 German Luftwaffe Frontflugspange fur Zerstorer u. Schlachtflieger – LONG RANGE DAY FIGHTER CLASP – SILVER – SUPERB!

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You are bidding on a VERY NICE example of a 100% ORIGINAL WW2 German Luftwaffe Frontflugspange fur Zerstorer u. Schlachtflieger im Silber (Long Range Day Fighter Clasp in Silver)!

To recognize the type and number of operational flights undertaken by aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe personnel, the Flighter Clasp was introduced from January 1941. These badges consist of a central device encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves set between two ‘wings’ of oak leaves. In most designs, the swastika is set at the base of the wreath. Clasps measure around 7.5cm x 2.5cm (3″ x 1″). The central device distinguishes between the types of flight undertaken. The color of the clasp, with the exception of the center which is usually blackened, identifies the number of flights achieved. Thus, the BRONZE clasp was awarded for 20 flights; SILVER clasp was awarded for 60 flights; GOLD clasp was awarded for 100 flights.

The central device of the upward pointing winged arrow denotes the award for Short Range Day Fighter, while the winged arrow pointing downwards indicates Long Range Day Fighter and Air to Ground Support.

Made of zinc, this badge is in EXCELLENT used condition!  It features a downward pointed arrow out-stretched wings, along with a silver finish.  Some marks and wear throughout due to the age, but much of the original silver remains (not common as these zinc badges usually are found without any finish at all)! No manufacture holes at the base of the wings, which is 100% correct for this type of late-war badge. Original pin and catch are complete. a textbook example, it is one of the nicest I have seen of its type! Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!