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Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze

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This medal, instituted January 30th, 1941 as "Frontflugspange für Kampf- und Sturzkampfflieger in Bronze" or Clasp in bronze for frontline service of fighterpilots and divebomberpilots, could be awarded after completion of 20 operational sorties.
The medal takes the form of a bronze coloured brooch made of tombak – a copper/zinc alloy – depicting a downwards pointing, winged bomb made of oxydized silver.

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