Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
The Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe (German: Frontflugspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe personnel in recognition of the number of operational flights flown. It was instituted by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on 30 January 1941. It was awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold with an upgrade to include diamonds possible. Pennants suspended from the clasp indicated the number of missions obtained in a given type of aircraft. Front Flying Clasps were issued for missions completed in the following Luftwaffe aircraft:
- Day Fighters
- Night Fighters
- Long Range Night Fighters
- Heavy Fighters
- Air to Ground Support Fighters
- Bombers
- Reconnaissance
- Transport and Glider
| Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe Frontflugspange | |
|---|---|
Front Flying Clasp for Bombers | |
| Type | Clasp |
| Awarded for | number of operational flights flown |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | World War II |
| Established | 30 January 1941 |
Front Flying Clasp for Air to Ground Support Fighters | |
The different clasps were inaugurated on:
- 30 January 1941 for the Front Flying Clasp
- 26 June 1942 for the Pennant to the Gold Front Flying Clasp
- 29 April 1944 for the Pennant with number of mission
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