Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Short Distance Daytime Fighters, Gold Grade, With Hanger certificate_of_authenticity “Kiestiki”

“Kiestiki”

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A Clasp to Iron Cross 1939

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Short Distance Daytime Fighters, Gold Grade, With Hanger certificate_of_authenticity “Kiestiki”(Frontflugspange in Gold fr Jger, mit Anhnger). Constructed of gilt bronze; the obverse consisting of a laurel wreath with nine oak leaves on either side, with a central upward pointing winged arrow and a static swastika at the base of the wreath; with a star hanger suspended from the base of the clasp; the reverse plain, with a horizontal pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 75. 77 mm (w) x 25. 79 mm (h); weighing 20. 0 grams;