Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Republic of and in this role he

and in this role he received on 26 January 1942 the German Cross in gold

the obverse consisting of the Tsar’s stylized monogram

His service number has a "W" indicating "Western Australia" and an "X" indicating "Australian Imperial Forces or Volunteer Overseas Service"

possibly enlisting with them before the Americans entered the war in December 1941

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Transport and Glider Clasp, Silver Grade, by Friedrich Linden Republic of and in this role he(Frontflugspange fr Transport und Luftlandeflieger in Silber). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a central circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a magnetic metal Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, flanked on each side by nine oak leaves, the reverse demonstrating a central sunken rivet which secures the eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and banjo style pinback