Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction black cotton reinforcing backer

black cotton reinforcing backer

reverse illustrating leafing and floral motifs framing the centre portion that is designed to be engraved but is un-named

and Medical Personnel (yellow

with standard buckram backing on reverse

1914 to May 14

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction black cotton reinforcing backer(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm