Germany, Luftwaffe. A Presentation Case For A Reconnaissance Clasp In Gold Auction Archive Footnote: The bronze stars signify

Footnote: The bronze stars signify the number of battle clasps the recipient was entitled to wear on his Victory Medal

This cased bronze medal would have been handed out to guests attending the City of Vienna Ball

an eight-point star of seven smooth rays

Winkler was born on 15 September 1908 in Klagenfurt

maker marked "Wn & Wb" (Mappin & Webb) and engraved to "GUNR

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Presentation Case For A Reconnaissance Clasp In Gold Auction Archive Footnote: The bronze stars signify(Etui fr Frontflugspange fr Aufklrer in Gold). Constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt inscription of FRONTFLUGSPANGE FR AUFKLRER GOLD, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted beige felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 90 mm (w) x 44 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), with minor material