Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive running across the front

running across the front

War and Victory Medals with MID leaf

the obverse shows a lion on a shield

photo remains in extremely fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive running across the front(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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm