Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Newly Listed A second war German “Panzerkampfabzeichen”

A second war German “Panzerkampfabzeichen”

MANDELARTZ AACHEN" maker mark

The lid incorporates a three-pronged brass lock on top and mounted in place via a large screwpost with brass tightener

The face is otherwise marked “Karl Travnik

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Newly Listed A second war German “Panzerkampfabzeichen”(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer). Instituted January 30th, 1941. (c. 1942 43 issue). Constructed of tombac, consisting of a laurel wreath with a static swastika at the base and a leftward facing eagle with a large eye superimposed on the clasp, with nine oak leaves horizontally positioned on either side of the center motif, the reverse with a barrel hinge, tapered horizontal pinback and round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 75. 8 mm (w) x 25. 4 mm (l),