German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Flying Clasp for Air Transport/Glider Squadron Flying Clasp

German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Flying Clasp for Air Transport/Glider Squadron Flying ClaspGerman WWII Luftwaffe Operational Flying Clasp for Air Transport Glider Squadron Flying Clasp This is a nice example in bronze. It retains the majority of its original finish. The eagle holding the swastika is a bronze color. This badge has great details. It is a single rivet construction. The toned bronze long pin assembly is intact, and functions as intended. There is a slight bit of verdigris to the reverse, and the hinge and catch remain

German WWII Luftwaffe Operational Flying Clasp for Air Transport/Glider Squadron Flying Clasp-This is a nice example in bronze. It retains the majority of its original finish. The eagle holding the swastika is a bronze color. This badge has great details. It is a single rivet construction. The toned bronze long pin assembly is intact, and functions as intended. There is a slight bit of verdigris to the reverse, and the hinge and catch remain uncleaned, so please be sure to look closely at the photos. Overall, a handsome badge. 

History: The Transport and Glider Squadron Operational Flying Clasp was introduced by Göring in November of ‘41, as the fourth clasp in a series of eight that were instituted at different points throughout the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights.