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N050962 NSFK AWARD MEDALLION.
(Preismedaillon)BACKGROUND: Originally instituted in January of 1932, the NSFK, "Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps" (National-socialist Flying-corps), was soon absorbed into the DLV, "Deutscher Luftsport Verband" (German Air-sports Association). In April of 1937 the NSFK was re-established, and, at the same time, the DLV was disbanded. The NSFK was mainly a voluntary organization, with a small cadre of paid personnel, whose mandate was to train its members in the flying of powered aircraft, gliders, and balloons. The NSFK Deutschlandflug was an annual national competition that was established in 1933 and awards were issued in gold, silver and bronze for 1ST, 2ND and 3RD place respectively.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Die-struck alloy, non-portable award medallion with a bronze wash. Medallion in the form of a 94mm x 77mm, horizontal oval with embossed winged man in flight, (Icarus), with swastika superimposed on his legs and a semi-circular banner to top with recessed script, "NSFK", to smooth central field. The Icarus is encompassed by a raised border outline with finely textured background and embossed Gothic script, "Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Deutschlandflug 1938", (National Socialist Flying Corps German Flight 1938). Reverse has embossed Latin block script, "Mit unserem Führer im gleichen schritt und tritt fliegen wir für unser ewiges Deutschland", (In equal pace and stride with our Führer we fly for our eternal Germany). Reverse also has embossed facsimile signature of the NSFK leader, Friedrich Christiansen, and deeply stamped serial number, "4134". There are a couple of small dings around the edge of the award.
Bronze wash to medallion is fully retained about 65%. Attractive award.GRADE *** 1/2 PRICE $388.00
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