Nazi :DAY FIGHTER PILOTS SQUADRON CLASP,

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IN BRONZE. (Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger)
Unmarked Juncker type production.


BACKGROUND: Commonly referred to by collectors as Flight Bars, Operational Flying Clasps or Squadron Clasps, these badges consist of a central device encircled by a wreath of laurel leaves set between two 'wings' of oak leaves. In most designs, the swastika is set at the base of the wreath.
The central device distinguishes between the types of flight undertaken. The color of the clasp, with the exception of the center which is usually blackened, identifies the number of flights achieved. Thus, the BRONZE clasp was awarded for 20 flights SILVER clasp was awarded for 60 flights GOLD clasp was awarded for 100 flights.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:The central device of the upward pointing winged arrow (The over arrow is missing) denotes the award for Short Range Day Fighter, prior to April 1944, Air to Ground Support.. Unmarked Juncker production.

Code: 53767