A Long Range Night Fighter Clasp; Gold Grade Newly Listed marked "48" on ring

marked "48" on ring

Before he could begin active service he was required to complete his mandatory labour term with the RAD

Footnote: The Order was instituted on July 9

Westminster Abbey in the background

marked RZM M1/63

A Long Range Night Fighter Clasp; Gold Grade Newly Listed marked "48" on ringA Luftwaffe Long Range Night Fighter Clasp gold grade, in zinc, gilded, wreath blackened, with magnetic pin, and non magnetic winged arrow; unmarked, 76. 01mm x 25. 64mm, with fissures at the bottom of the clasp (a good indication of the originality), in worn condition. (See almost identical clasp on p.. 176 in the book by S. Previtera, Flight Clasps of the Luftwaffe). A very scarce clasp.