Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Luftwaffe Clasps, 1957 Versions consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Militär-Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz)

(Militär-Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz)

Accompanied by its glassine packet of issue

in the center of the cross a white porcelain disc with “FJ” (Franz Josef) in 18k gold

January 1943)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Pair of Luftwaffe Clasps, 1957 Versions consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Militär-Verdienstorden Ritterkreuz)1. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), demonstrating some tarnishing, in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Bomber Clasp, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded and blackened bronze, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked with a circle indicating manufacture by Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, 75 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.