German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Fly Clasp in Gold for Transport and Glider Squadrons w/Pendant- This medal was instituted on November 19, 1941. This gold example (has eyelets for the pendant) was for 110 operational missions. Its central motif is an eagle flying to its left with a swastika on the bottom. On either side there is a series of oak leaves. It is produced in zinc and the original gold finish remaining in the lowest details of the wreath, leaves. There is a star pendant as well for additional missions. The hardware is tombak. This includes a block hinge, tapered flat pin and round wire catch. This is an unmarked example which is normally the case for these clasps. This is in very good condition.
History: The Transport and Glider Squadron Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Göring in November of ‘41, as the fourth clasp in a series of eight that were instituted at different points throughout the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights.