1940 promoted to Gefreiter
which left him with a clouded reputation
New Zealand on October 10th
suspended by original neck ribbon
Tabs are constructed of white wool
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Pilot’s Clasp, Bronze Grade, By G.h. Osang Hold 1940 promoted to Gefreiter(Frontflugspange fr Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed tombak, the obverse with a central downward pointing winged bomb and a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, with nine laurel leaves on either side, reverse with a horizontal pinback and a barrel hinge meeting a round wire catch, maker marked on reverse G. H. Osang, Dresden, measuring 76. 76 mm (w) x 25. 85 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, in extremely fine