A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction Ernestine Order

Ernestine Order

BeVo style

1919 and was discharged upon demobilization at No

maker's label inscribed "SPORRONG OSLO" affixed to the black paper backer

Silver Grade - Die-stamped silvered metal

A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction Ernestine OrderA fine textbook example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge (Erdkampfabzeichen); in silvered and patinated feinzink; the obverse with a silvered oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a silvered tombac 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 single rivet; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker