Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Combat Badge
(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). A late-war, one-piece badge, constructed of feinzink, 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, vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire catch, measuring 42.62 mm (w) x 55.91 mm (h), and in overall near very fine condition.

