Winkler was born on 15 September 1908 in Klagenfurt
an eight-point star of seven smooth rays
hand-engraved detail on the obverse
he was posted to the Quebec Regimental Depot and admitted to Berrington War Hospital at Shrewbury on September 29th
with a central Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Presentation Case For A Reconnaissance Clasp In Gold Auction Archive Winkler was born on 15(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