Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Long Distance Figthers, Gold Grade, With 400 Hanger GTRexclude It was determined his foot

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

He returned to the United States and was active in the Wisconsin National Guard and in training troops for the First World War

Grave Reference: XVI

with feathering highlighted in white threading

A straight armed cross paty constructed ofgoldgilt silver and white enamel

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Long Distance Figthers, Gold Grade, With 400 Hanger GTRexclude It was determined his foot(Frontflugspange in Gold fr Ferntjger). Consisting of a laurel wreath with nine oak leaves on either side, constructed of gilded zink; the obverse with a central downward pointing winged arrow and a static swastika at the base of the wreath; with a 400 hanger suspended from the base of the clasp; the reverse plain, with a horizontal pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a flat wire catch; measuring 76. 84 mm (w) x 25. 65 mm (h); weighing 16. 3 grams; with