German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Fly Clasp in Gold for Transport and Glider Squadrons w/Pendant Books The leather straps and reinforcements

The leather straps and reinforcements are in place and do show their age

The price is for each 6" piece

originally developed for the Army Air Corps (AAC) in 1934 as the V-44 survival knife

This eagle has a fierce looking face and is holding a green wreath in his mouth

Air Service

German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Fly Clasp in Gold for Transport and Glider Squadrons w/Pendant Books The leather straps and reinforcementsGerman 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,