German WWII Day Fighter Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze

German WWII Day Fighter Operational Flying Clasp in Bronze-Excellent unmarked example. Detail and finish intact throughout. This displays the burnished arrow and wings heading up. Long bronze pin intact on reverse. This bronze award would be award for 20 operational flights. Excellent example.  History: The operational flying clasps were instituted by Göring on January 30th, 1941, along with two other clasps, in a series of eight that were instituted at different points throughout the war to recognize the increasing number of operational flights achieved by specialized Luftwaffe personnel. All eight of the clasps were awarded in three grades of, Bronze for twenty operational flights, Silver for sixty operational flights, and Gold for one hundred ten operational flights. By mid-1942 many pilots and aircrew were surpassing the number of operational flights required for award of the clasps, so on June 26th, 1942, Göring introduced a starburst pendant device to recognize operational flight