M-263a Luftwaffe Operational Flying Clasp in
Silver for Medium, Heavy and Dive Bombers
Officially titled the “Operational Flying clasp for Heavy, Medium
and Dive Bombers” (“Kampf-und Sturzkampf-flieger”), this was initiated on
January 30, 1941. This excellent example, in silver, was awarded to any bomber
personnel to include dive bombers, transport and glider squadrons who completed
60 or more operational flights. Its central motif is a black finished (60%
intact) winged bomb pointing downward, surrounded by a wreath with a swastika on
the bottom. On either side there are a series of oak leaves. It is produced in
tombak with a silver finish that remains an amazing 99% intact on both the
obverse and the reverse. There is some minor verdigris visible in the lower
details of a few oak leaves and minor toning as well. There reverse has a long,
slightly tapered pin with a round wire catch soldered directly onto the badge.
An excellent example of a desirable award!
$650.00
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Item M-263a
