Germany Awards - Forward slats for combat and falling fighters in silver

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 silver-plated non-ferrous metal clasp. At the back is a horizontal pin. Manufacturer designation on the right.

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 bomb bent in it separately, breaking through the interior spaces.
• The tip of the bomb is directed downward. 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 silver plated with horizontal pin.
• To the right of the 2 line manufacturer: - G.H.OSANG -/- DRESDEN -
• (hidden by needle)

Photos of www.militaria-berlin.de

Front end: Front braces for combat and falling fighters in silver

Reverse: front bar for combat and falling fighters in silver

Established:

January 30, 1941 Hermann Goering

Awarded:

1941 – 1945

Data:

• Material: non-ferrous silver-plated metal
• Size: about 75 x 26mm
• Weight: 16.8g

estimated collector price:

450 - 470 € in silver-plated non-ferrous metal
320 - 350 € silver plated in zinc

OEK Number:

3968