Army Officer’s Visor Cap Insignia - Eagle and oakleaf wreath in stamped metal
a suspension below featuring two connecting links on each side meeting in a cluster of six oak leaves and three acorns the link opposing the center features two side by side cyphers surmounted by a large crown
3rd Class with Swords - Three-piece construction
some flecking and chipping is visible to the enamels and the base metal demonstrates total loss of silver finish
author of “Austrian Orders and Decorations” and decoration specialist at Dorotheum
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Bronze Grade United Republic of Army Officer’s Visor Cap Insignia(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, surrounding a central raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika while in mid flight, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse eagle in place, with a block hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch,