Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Province of China 20 mm (w) x 81

20 mm (w) x 81

Footnote: badge comes with a small file containing recipient’s name

1952 - Present

with sewn-on golden traditions braiding for members for 1933

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Province of China 20 mm (w) x 81(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 eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire