Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By Gustav Hermann Osang Auction maker marked "Luxenberg NEW YORK"

maker marked "Luxenberg NEW YORK" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

He was awarded his Purple Heart on September 21

comprising: Prussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class (silver frame

fire damage evident in the red enamels on two arms on the obverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By Gustav Hermann Osang Auction maker marked "Luxenberg NEW YORK"(Frontflugspange fr Jagdverbnde). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of a central winged arrow, inside of a laurel wreath with a swastika at the bottom, flanked on each side by nine richly detailed oak leaves, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked G. H. OSANG, DRESDEN, measuring 77. 01 mm (w) x 26. 15 mm (h), weighing 17. 6 grams, evidence of repair to the catch