Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, by C.E. Juncker

(Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, surrounding a central leftward-facing eagle’s head, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the eagle’s head in place, with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by C.E. Juncker, Berlin, measuring 75.94 mm (w) x 25.63 mm (h), weighing 21.9 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of “FRONTFLUGSPANGE FÜR AUFKLÄRER GOLD”, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted off-white felt medal bed, closing with a function metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 90 mm (w) x 42 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.