Germany, Luftwaffe. A Long-Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade Archive In die stamped bronzed zinc

In die stamped bronzed zinc

in bronze-gilt

It was published in 1972 by Stackpole Press of Harrisburg

along with a metal tri-colour cockade directly below

accompanied by a small multi-page instructional booklet on the design and function of Third Reich-period gliders

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Long-Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade Archive In die stamped bronzed zinc(Frontflugspange fr Zerstrer in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, around a central downward pointing winged arrow, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse applique in place, with a crimped hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 76.