Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed circa 1943 period manufacture

circa 1943 period manufacture

joining the 16th on June 25th at Rouen

37cm (or 15 inches) in length

The latter is evident throughout

and Victory Medal (110157 PTE

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed circa 1943 period manufacture(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of partially silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 40 mm (w) x 56. 18 mm (h),