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3 WWII GERMAN SQUADRON CLASPS FOR FIGHTER PILOTS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
3 WWII GERMAN SQUADRON CLASPS FOR FIGHTER PILOTS.
This group represents three fine original examples of this sought after Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot’s Badge. 1) This fighter pilot clasp appears to be bronze with a central silvered upward facing winged arrow. The badge features a laurel wreath with a party symbol at the base all flanked by oak leaves. Below the wreath is a “300” mission hanger. The reverse has a wide pin and single rivet construction. The badge is marked “C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW”. CONDITION: badge shows light wear overall with generalized patina and two small spots of oxidation on the oak leaves. 2) This fighter pilot clasp appears to be gold-plating tombak with a central silvered upward facing winged arrow. The badge features a darkened laurel wreath with a gold party symbol at the base all flanked by gilded oak leaves. Below the wreath is a starburst hanger. The reverse has a wide pin and single rivet construction. The badge is marked “R.K.” CONDITION: badge shows substantial original gilding on the oak leaves, hanger, and reverse. The badge has light wear overall with light oxidation on the high points. 3) This fighter pilot clasp appears to be bronze with a central silvered upward facing winged arrow. The badge features a laurel wreath with a party symbol at the base all flanked by oak leaves. The reverse has a wide pin and single rivet construction. The badge is unmarked on the reverse. CONDITION: light wear overall. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Joel Thone. (02-22561/BF). $2,000-3,000.