Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Hold in worn condition (pin assembly

in worn condition (pin assembly rather crudely repaired)

and still they don’t catch on

(Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes III

both illustrating plum blossoms on both sides and incorporating ornate patterns

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crowned initial “W”

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, Late-War Example by Friedrich Linden Hold in worn condition (pin assembly(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika while in mid flight, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a central hollow rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and fluted banjo style pinback meeting a