Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Gold Grade, by C.E. Juncker Archive The top of the lid

The top of the lid features a raised Heer-style Stahlhelm set within a circular oak leaf wreath

dark blue enamel surround with Latin "BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM"

during the early months of the war

with ball finials holding small diamond chips

topped by a ball suspension

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Gold Grade, by C.E. Juncker Archive The top of the lid(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Gold). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika while in mid flight, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a central rivet securing the eagle in position, with an integral hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round