A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Archive measuring 137x81mm

measuring 137x81mm

signed by Charles T

In the period between August 8 and October 19

dated Tuesday September 3rd 1816 (frame and paper cutting showing age and wear

Footnote: The association brings together retired officers who served with any degree of the Armed Forces

A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Archive measuring 137x81mmA textbook example of a mid war manufacture Erdkampfabzeichen (Ground Assault Badge); 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 a vertical needle style pinback with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; measuring 56. 74 mm x 43. 67 mm;