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Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze (Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze), a Luftwaffe decoration instituted on 30 January 1941 by Hermann Göring to recognize the participation of bomber crews in operational missions during the Second World War.
The decoration was initially awarded in three grades according to the number of missions completed: Bronze for 20 missions, Silver for 60 and Gold for 110. Higher grades were subsequently introduced to recognize additional operational flights.
The clasp features a circular laurel wreath enclosing a blackened winged bomb, with a swastika at the bottom. Two horizontal rows of oak leaves extend from either side, forming the elongated design characteristic of Luftwaffe operational flying clasps.
Manufactured in metal with a bronze-coloured finish, it measures approximately 76 × 26 mm. This example is attributed to the German manufacturer C. E. Juncker, although it bears no maker’s markings.
The clasp was worn on the left side of the uniform tunic, above the medal ribbon bars.
Complete with its original box.
Original period Luftwaffe Bomber Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze, attributed to Juncker, unmarked and with original box.
