A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge by MuK
A late war issue 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 three rivets; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a rounded catch; maker marked “M.u.K” on the reverse; measuring 56.30 mm x 41.50 mm; weighing 32.8 grams; better than very fine condition.

