Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Bronze Grade, by C.E. Juncker Auction 50 mm x 96 mm

50 mm x 96 mm

and the bottom bears the raised date 1915 and the green makers mark denoting the factory of Hutschenreuther Selb

maker marked on the ring AM for Anton Michelsen

representing the Catholic cadet branch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

as he "Has refused operation

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Bronze Grade, by C.E. Juncker Auction 50 mm x 96 mm(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Bronze). Constructed of a bronzed alloy, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central 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 eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback