German WWII Luftwaffe Flight Operational Clasp in Gold for Reconnaissance

German WWII Luftwaffe Flight Operational Clasp in Gold for Reconnaissance-This is an interesting example of this popular clasp. The main reason being that this example is marked. These clasps were usually unmarked. This one is marked on the reverse with L/21 for the rare maker, Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim. The gold gilt is mostly intact on this piece and is only missing on the highest details. The remaining gold highlights on the oak leaves and wreath look really good. The burnishing on the eagle is also beautiful. There is something interesting about the wear on this clasp. There is a hole that has been drilled into the eagle’s neck, and there is an odd wear pattern on the right-side wings. We think that this badge may have been attached to something, with possibly wire, and that is why the hold was drilled and the wear patterns are on the side. Take a look and see what you think.  The hinge and pin setup functions perfectly.  History: The Reconnaissance, Air/Sea Rescue and Mete