1917 in a fight with RAF planes when his aircraft lost a lower wing due to the stress of the combat manoeuvres
8 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension
pebble-textured obverse surface
This is a mint Flemish National Union (Vlaamish Nationale Verbond - VNV)
11 mm (w) x 68
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Pilot’s Clasp, Silver Grade, By Funke And Brüninghaus Auction 1917 in a fight with(Frontflugspange fr Kampf und Sturzkampfflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, 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, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked F&B for Funke & Brninghaus, Ldenscheid, measuring 76. 69 mm (w) x 26. 19 mm (h), weighing 17. 1, in near extremely fine