Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Auction Archive wear evident in the maroon

wear evident in the maroon felt of the crown

signed Generallt

slight restoration in the black lacquer on the upper arm on the obverse

An intact blackened leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade meets the crossguard

moderate oxidation evident on the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp Auction Archive wear evident in the maroon(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),