Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Gold Grade, by C.E. Juncker Archive The top of the lid

The top of the lid features a raised Heer-style Stahlhelm set within a circular oak leaf wreath

expensive and in short supply

was made a Lieutenant of Militia in 1788

a rare badge in top condition and of top quality manufacture

with ball finials holding small diamond chips

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Gold Grade, by C.E. Juncker Archive The top of the lid(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of a 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 central rivet securing the eagle in position, with an integral hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round