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WWII GERMAN BADGE - LUFTWAFFE TRANSPORT AND MATERIAL UNIT
This is a WWII German Luftwaffe transport and material unit Badge. This award is part of a family of awards known as the Combat
Flying Clasp. It was established on January 30th, 1941 by the Ministry of Aviation. It was designed by Proffessor V. Weech
of Berlin. It was issued in recognition for air activities against the enemy.
All Air force personnel were elligible for the combat clasp. It was more appropriate if the soldier already had one of the
following awards: Pilot, Observer, Bombardier, Radio Operator, Flight Engineer, Aerial Gunner, War correspondant and civil
officials.
The award came in three grades:
- Bronze - 20 combat missions
- Silver - 60 combat missions
- Gold - 110 combat missions
This is a close look at the catch for the pin.
This is a close look at the hinge for the pin. It is important to pay close attention to the construction of the hinge
and catch because that is one way to be able to identify replicas.
There are several present manufacturers producing replicas of this badge.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques
and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $300.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Rare |
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