Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge

(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 43.35 mm (w) x 56.91 mm (h), weighing 33.0 grams, in very fine condition.