Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge
(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 a single visible rivet securing the obverse cloud in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45.15 mm (w) x 56.32 mm (h), weighing 34.3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.

