Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp, Gold Grade, By Jmme & Sohn Archive worn before the official 1916

worn before the official 1916 wing was introduced

his right arm thrusting his rifle skyward

aboard the Empress of Britain

magnetic metal button holding the board in place

Accompanied by a duotang folder with his military biography

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Squadron Clasp, Gold Grade, By Jmme & Sohn Archive worn before the official 1916(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Gold). A Reconnaissance Clasp constructed of gilded tombak, the centre obverse presents a left facing eagle head surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves featuring a static swastika at the bottom, with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath, the reverse plain with makes mark JMME & Sohn Berlin, shows a horizontal slender banjo style pinback, barrel bing, and a round wire catch, measures 75. 68 mm (w) x 26. 30 mm