Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short-Range Night Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By G.h. Osang United Republic of 5 mm x 19 mm

5 mm x 19 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

reading “A4/134” and “No 072852” on the reverse

After leaving the army in 1920

A well preserved example of an “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1

dated 23 May 1945 and featuring a stamp of the Kriegsmarine garrison on the island

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short-Range Night Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By G.h. Osang United Republic of 5 mm x 19 mm(Frontflugspange fr Nachtjger in Silber). Constructed of silvered and blackened zink, the obverse consisting of a central upward pointing winged arrow, within a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked G. H. OSANG, DRESDEN, measuring 76. 80 mm (w) x 26. 00 mm (h), weighing 17.