Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Bronze Grade, by C.E. Juncker United Republic of He read the commissioning warrant

He read the commissioning warrant in August 1944 and the boat was ready for service at the end of September

reverse illustrates British boats going to the rescue and the Latin inscription "Pro Vitis Americanorum Conservatis" (For Saving American Lives)

Army Service Corps (Rifle Brigade)  KIA - Aluminum Identification Tag hand engraved "B

46 mm x 58

An example of an extremely fine quality Imperial German miniature medal chain of three decorations

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Bronze Grade, by C.E. Juncker United Republic of He read the commissioning warrant(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Bronze). Constructed of a bronzed alloy, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika while in mid flight, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback