$675.00
Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Clasp in Silver – IMME & Sohn, Berlin. Early war tombac silvered clasp with IMME & Sohn makers mark on the reverse. Remains in lightly worn condition with nearly all the burnishing still on the riveted eagle attachment. Rare marked example, only a very few marked with the full makers’ mark were produced.
History
The first Flight Clasps were introduced on January 30, 1941, by the Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Göring. No matter their role, every airman flying missions was eligible to obtain them. The Bronze grade clasp was awarded for participation in 20 combat missions, the Silver grade clasp for 60 missions, and the Gold grade clasp for 110 missions.
The clasps were either die-struck or die-cast. Early specimens were made of tombac, an alloy with a high copper content. As the war progressed, copper, which had to be imported to Germany, wasn’t as readily available anymore, leading to production being switched to zinc. Zinc was of lower quality, but cheap and abundant.
Cloth versions of clasps exist, but they are scarce.
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World War 2 was one of the most significant conflicts in modern history. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in the fierce battles between the Allies and the Axis.
Tales of courage and sacrifices still live in the military artifacts that remain in our grandparents’ attics, basements, and footlockers. Iron Cross HQ is very proud to offer a wide selection of WWII uniforms, WWII field gear, weapons, medals, decorations, photos, and more, for sale at Iron Cross HQ Store. Reproduction items and originals are available for Militaria collectors and reenactors.
