Germany Awards - Front Bar for Fighters in Gold

The frontlines were established by Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Göring on January 30, 1941 as a visible sign and recognition of the use of the front in the air. All Air Force personnel who took part in front-line operations and fulfilled the provisions of the award were awarded. The front flight bar was donated in 8 versions for the corresponding type of application in 3 stages. The bronze front bar was awarded after 20 enemy flights, the silver after 60 flights and the gold front bar was awarded after 110 enemy flights.
Due to frequent overfulfillment of tasks on June 26, 1942, the star (suspension) was presented to the golden front span. Since April 29, 1944, these trailers have been awarded hundreds of steps. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.

Wide gold-plated non-ferrous metal clasp. At the back is a horizontal pin. Without specifying the manufacturer.

Front side:

In
• the center of the clasp is a round wreath consisting of bay leaves. Below is a straight-standing swastika.
• A blackened winged arrow bent in it separately, breaking through the gaps.
• The point of the arrow is directed upwards. The swastika and leaf tips are polished.
• To the left and right of the wreath are oak leaves in 4 rows - 3 - 3 - 2 - 1 - leaf

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded with no manufacturer's choice.

Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de

Front end: Front suspension for fighters in gold

Reverse: Front bar for fighters in gold

Established:

January 30, 1941 Hermann Goering

Awarded:

1941 – 1945

Data:

• Material: non-ferrous metal with gilding
• Size: about 74 x 25 mm
• Weight: about 18g

estimated collector price:

860 - 880 € in gold-plated non-ferrous metal
480 - €500 in zinc gold

OEK Number:

3947