Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Bomber Pilots, Gold Grade Auction Archive In September of 1939 this

In September of 1939 this tradition was passed on to the newly formed Infanterie-Regiment 199 of the 57

At the peak of the war in Croatia the HOS had grown to several battalions in size

He joined the NSDAP in October 1921

The star was considered the colonial equivalent of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (or at least the "Brother" grade associated with the Order)

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Bomber Pilots, Gold Grade Auction Archive In September of 1939 this(Frontflugspange fr Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger in Gold). Constructed of gilt 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; horizontal pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 75. 84 mm (w) x 25. 52 mm (h); weighing 19. 2 grams; its gilt finish mostly worn off, in overall extremely fine condition.