A Second War German Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge

An interwar manufacture example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge “Erdkampfabzeichen”; in silvered and patinated zink; 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 single; vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 56.38 mm x 43.57 mm; weighing 36.9 grams; with all of its original silver finish worn off due to age and wear; in near very fine condition.