Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity displaying a black chinstrap attached

displaying a black chinstrap attached to both sides of the visor with matching gilded buttons decorated with the coat of arms

with the vessel going on to sink a further 18 merchant vessels for a total loss of 95

He served in England during the war and was discharged upon demobilization on July 7

and War Medal 1939-1945 with MID Oak Leaf (in cupro-nickel

with a vertical and horizontal folding crease in addition to minor material fatigue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity displaying a black chinstrap attached(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a leftward facing eagle with a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 76. 15mm (w) x 25. 43 mm (h), weighing 23. 0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.