Germany, Luftwaffe. A Bomber Pilot’s Clasp, Gold Grade, 1957 Reissue

(Frontflugspange für Kampf- und Sturzkampfflieger). Instituted on 30 January 1941 by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring. A clasp constructed of gilded zink, the obverse with a central downward-sloping winged bomb within a laurel wreath, and nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath, with a star pendant hanging below the wreath, the reverse presents a non-magnetic horizontal tapering pin with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch, measuring 77 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), weighing 23.7 grams, and in near mint condition.