Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Ground Assault Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Auction Instituted in 1901

Instituted in 1901

flecking is evident to the enamels of the cross and the suspension loop is missing its neck ribbon ring

measuring 84 mm (w) x 125 mm (h)

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Ground Assault Badge, by Gebrüder Wegerhoff Auction Instituted in 1901(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered 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 in mid flight, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in place, with an integral clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral