Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade Hold A New Zealand Operational Service

A New Zealand Operational Service Medal - Plated zinc alloy

each bearing four bands of rolled silver aluminum wire piping

An unidentified maker’s mark is stamped onto the blade near the reverse ricasso

Scarce buckle

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Unit Squadron Clasp, Silver Grade Hold A New Zealand Operational ServiceAn Aufklrer reconnaissance squadron clasp; in silvered zink; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a leftward facing eagles head, with a static swastika on the bottom of the wreath, and with nine oak leaves on either side of the wreath; horizontal tapered pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 76. 93 mm x 25. 58 mm; weighing 16. 3 grams; with the majority of the original silver finish worn off, but with enough of the finish