Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots in Silver – Luftwaffe

Item Number: 21.561

The Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots in Silver is a distinct award of the German Luftwaffe and not to be confused with the Front Flying Clasp for Combat Pilots (Item No. 21.559). It was awarded to crews of transport aircraft and gliders who participated in airborne operations and supply flights under enemy action – including the famous operations in Crete (1941) and the supply flights to Stalingrad (1942/43). The Silver grade is the middle grade of the three-grade Front Flying Clasp (Bronze – Silver – Gold). This piece is a high-quality collector's reproduction that is barely distinguishable from the original.

• Type: Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots – Silver (middle grade)
• Organization: Luftwaffe
• Recipients: Transport aircraft and glider crews
• Historical Operations: Crete 1941, Stalingrad 1942/43
• Execution: Collector's reproduction / Repro – barely distinguishable from the original
• Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present
• Origin: Old dealer stock

The Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots is sought after by Luftwaffe collectors and paratrooper specialists worldwide. Complement your Luftwaffe collection with the Front Flying Clasp for Combat Pilots Silver (Item No. 21.559) and the Fighter Pilot's Order (Item No. 33.905) from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.

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