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76.1 mm, 34.8 mm (Sternhanger)
24.2 mm, 12.6 mm (Sternhanger)
25.8
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11/5/2002
This is the gold grade recon badge. Originally the three grades (bronze, silver, gold) were used to designate 20, 60 and 110 flights respectively. As the war continued, and the number of operational flights increased dramatically beyond the 110 level, a new symbol was required. On June 26, 1942, the hanging pendant (sternhanger) was adopted by the Luftwaffe. For recon pilots, it symbolized 250 operational flights. The designation system changed again in mid-1944 when the gold star was replaced with a box showing the actual number of flights in increments of 100.
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77 mm
26 mm
G.H. Osang
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Tim Wentscher Collection
7/1/2002
The "Frontflug-spange für Aufklärer" in Silber (or "Operational Flying Clasp for Reconnaissance Flights in Silver" also for Air/Sea Rescue and Meteorological missions) was awarded to air-crew taking part in reconnaissance, aur/sea rescue or meteorological missions in enemy air-space or if enemy aircraft are encounted during the mission. This "Silver" award is for 60 flights. It is believed to be a mid to late war piece and is made from plated zinc by the G.H. Osang company in Dresden. It is very slightly hand vaulted - probably by the original owner to sit better on the uniform.
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75 mm
24.2 mm
20.8
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8/27/2002
This is the silver grade recon badge. This one was awarded in July of 1944 according to the accompanying paperwork.
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75.2 mm
24.3 mm
16.9
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8/27/2002
This is the bronze grade recon badge. This one was awarded in May of 1944 according to the accompanying paperwork.
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Richard Fleming Collection
8/23/2010
This is the silver grade recon badge.
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77 mm
25 mm
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Tim Wentscher Collection
7/1/2002
The "Frontflug-spange für Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber" (or "Operational Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider flights in Silver") was awarded to air-crew taking part in transport/supply missions or glider missions over enemy territory or if enemy aircraft are encounted. This "Silver" award is for 60 flights or missions. It is a high quality piece made from plated tombak. It has no makers mark. It is slightly hand vaulted.
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76.1 mm
23.9 mm
20.6
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10/26/2002
The "Frontflug-spange für Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber" (or "Operational Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider flights in Silver")
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Richard Fleming Collection
8/23/2010
This is the bronze grade transport badge.
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