Instituted in 1967
maker marked "Luxenberg NEW YORK" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
Serial number on medal worn away more so than the rest of the naming
in his Proceedings of a Medical Board
Killed in Action During the Devasting German Counter-Attack at Cambrai
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Short Range Day Fighter Clasp, Silver Grade, By Gustav Hermann Osang Auction Instituted in 1967(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