Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity An LDO Case for Iron

An LDO Case for Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 - Hardshelled

5 mm bronze miniature of the medal attached

All correspondence from the respective naval departments were addressed to his mother upon his death

on loop for suspension from its incorrect period ribbon

His ribbon bar shows an Iron Cross 2nd Class and a Social Services (Volkspflege) Medal

Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity An LDO Case for Iron(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze and silvered tombac; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 42. 98 mm (w) x 55. 86 mm (h); weighing 37. 6 grams; with some of its original silver