Germany, Republic. A Luftwaffe Front Flying Clasp For Transport Pilots, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Auction almost as far as the

almost as far as the enemy wire

4) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon bar

to escape the political and religious oppression of his own land

Dual-prong open-claw gilt metal buckle on the right end

was a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party

Germany, Republic. A Luftwaffe Front Flying Clasp For Transport Pilots, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Auction almost as far as the(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandflieger). Constructed of bronzed and blackened metal alloy; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a Luftwaffe eagle in the center; horizontal pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 76. 66 mm (w) x 25. 60 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.