Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp, Gold Grade with Hanger

(Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Gold mit Anhänger). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, around a central silvered non-magnetic metal eagle’s head, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the lower edge of the wreath featuring dual hooks connecting to a pendant of identical construction and consisting of a central starburst rosette flanked on each side by three laurel leaves, the reverse a central visible rivet securing the eagle’s head to the obverse, with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, the clasp measuring 76.08 mm (w) x 24.98 mm (h), the pendant measuring 33.50 mm (w) x 14.34 mm (h), weighing 25.1 grams overall, with moderate loss of finish throughout, in overall near extremely fine condition.