Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Transport And Glider Pilots, Bronze Grade United Republic of Upton was discharged by purchase

Upton was discharged by purchase on February 10

greening evident in the silver bullion

as well as with an additional star on the banner above the eagle’s heads

Sergeant Taylor resolutely fought on alone

postage stamped and dated 15 June 1917

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Squadron Clasp For Transport And Glider Pilots, Bronze Grade United Republic of Upton was discharged by purchase(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandflieger in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed tombak, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle in mid flight clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse with a visible rivet holding the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and tapering horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch,