Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive marked "80" on the reverse

marked "80" on the reverse

the lining overlying the hinged area exhibiting rust from the underlying hinge

adopt a kindly understanding towards my peculiar situation

8mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension)

Ontario with his wife Agnes

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive marked "80" on the reverse(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a large integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture