Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp, Silver Grade GTRexclude the medal shows signs of

the medal shows signs of previous collector’s cleaning

Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class

This black celluloid grip is in absolute perfect condition

the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant Griffon in silver gilt surrounded by a gilt knurled ring

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Reconnaissance Clasp, Silver Grade GTRexclude the medal shows signs of(Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Silber). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a swastika, surrounding a leftward facing eagles head, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 64. 48 mm (w) x 53. 16 mm (h),