Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Refurbished Example

(Frontflugspange für Transport-und Luftlandeflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a 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 position, with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch emanating from a rectangular plate, unmarked, measuring 76.53 mm (w) x 25.02 mm (h), weighing 16.2 grams, extensive period refurbishments are evident, and include re-attachment of the right side oak leaves with black solder, as well as replacement of the hinge, pinback, and catch, in fair condition.