{"product_id":"luftwaffe-frontflugspange-fur-transport-und-luftlandeflieger-in-silber-spange-orden","title":"Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots in Silver – Luftwaffe (Reproduction, Item No. 21.561)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFront Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots in Silver – Luftwaffe\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number: 21.561\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFront Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots in Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003etransport aircraft and gliders\u003c\/em\u003e who participated in airborne operations and supply flights under enemy action – including the famous operations in \u003cstrong\u003eCrete (1941)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the supply flights to \u003cstrong\u003eStalingrad (1942\/43)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eSilver grade\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots – Silver (middle grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transport aircraft and glider crews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Operations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crete 1941, Stalingrad 1942\/43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro – barely distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Front Flying Clasp for Transport and Glider Pilots is sought after by Luftwaffe collectors and paratrooper specialists worldwide. Complement your Luftwaffe collection with the \u003cstrong\u003eFront Flying Clasp for Combat Pilots Silver (Item No. 21.559)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eFighter Pilot's Order (Item No. 33.905)\u003c\/strong\u003e from our range. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may find other suitable items in our shop – this significantly saves shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383911571785,"sku":"21561","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/21.561a.jpg?v=1763954550","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/luftwaffe-frontflugspange-fur-transport-und-luftlandeflieger-in-silber-spange-orden","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}