Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp, Gold Grade With Pendant Hold This contradictory nature was revealed

This contradictory nature was revealed when the prisoners were questioned later

scarce version in aluminum

as well as its metal backing plate

The days and nights are getting nearer and I’ll have to go to Chicago

Footnote Oberstleutnant Graf Strachwitz: Hyacinth Graf Strachwitz (1893–1968) briefly served as a Lieutenant during the First War

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp, Gold Grade With Pendant Hold This contradictory nature was revealed(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Gold mit Anhnger). A Reconnaissance Clasp constructed of gilded tombak, the centre obverse presents a left facing eagle head surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves featuring a static swastika at the bottom, with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath, with a hanger suspended from the bottom of the clasp for the completion of 250 flights, the reverse plain, shows a horizontal slender banjo style pinback, barrel