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Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger in Bronze

Description:
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.

Grid List
Capesius, Kurt* February 12th, 1919
† September 22nd, 1958

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Cescotti, Roderich 'Chess' (Generalmajor)* May 4th, 1919
† March 19th, 2015

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Chappuzeau, Gerhard (Kampfgeschwader 3)* February 3rd, 1921
† November 5th, 1943
Grave: UNK

Conrad, Gerhard Dipl.ing. (WL-Generalleutnant)* April 21st, 1895
† May 28th, 1982

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Cordes, Udo (Kampfgeschwader 3 "Blitz")* July 22nd, 1921
† March 7th, 2007

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Czernik, Gerhard (Kampfgeschwader 2 "Holzhammer")* January 12th, 1913
† October 20th, 1941
Plot: CW Row: 6 Grave: 143

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