Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade Newly Listed with a reverse exhibiting signs

with a reverse exhibiting signs of wear

Showing age

with Gendarmerie waffenfarbe embroidered eagle on green background

After several months in custody

he obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a silver crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with silver lettering reading “MERENTI” (German - Merit)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade Newly Listed with a reverse exhibiting signsAn Aufklrer reconnaissance squadron clasp; in silvered zink; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a leftward facing eagles head, with a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath; horizontal tapered pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 76. 93 mm x 25. 58 mm; weighing 16. 3 grams; with the majority of the original silver finish worn off, but with enough of the finish