facilitating a flush fit with the wearer’s face
1941 and signed in black ink by Commander of Paratroopers
including a German Cross in Silver
” TRIPOLIS
A badge constructed in the shape of an Iron Cross
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By Gustav Hermann Osang Hold facilitating a flush fit with(Frontflugspange fr Jagdverbnde). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of a central winged arrow, inside of a laurel wreath with a swastika at the bottom, flanked on each side by nine richly detailed oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked G. H. OSANG, DRESDEN, measuring 77. 01 mm (w) x 26. 15 mm (h), weighing 17. 6 grams, evidence of repair to the catch