Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge
(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). A unique example of the Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, constructed of a zink base, plated with copper, and finished with a silver coating, 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, the eagle set over a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43.25 mm (w) x 56.80 mm (h), weighing 35.5 grams, with minor loss of silver finish evident, in overall extremely fine condition.

