Germany, Republic. A Luftwaffe Front Flying Clasp For Transport Pilots, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed This cased bronze medal would

This cased bronze medal would have been handed out to guests attending the City of Vienna Ball

His career during the war and postwar would see him being in charge of a section of aero-engine and airframe inspection and maintenance at various stations

in addition to having Myopic Astigmatism (a specific type of astigmatism where the light focuses before it ever reaches the eye)

Commemorative Badge in die stamped aluminum

"TRENCHES CORRECTED TO 14-9-16" (September 14

Germany, Republic. A Luftwaffe Front Flying Clasp For Transport Pilots, Bronze Grade, 1957 Version Newly Listed This cased bronze medal would(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandflieger). Constructed of bronzed and blackened metal alloy; the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a Luftwaffe eagle in the center; horizontal pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 76. 66 mm (w) x 25. 60 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams; in overall virtually mint condition.