Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Auction Archive took part in Bomber Wing

took part in Bomber Wing Mission against Rzeszow

measuring 44 mm x 24 mm

measuring 26 mm (w) x 33

1-15 PUNJAB R

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By J.e. Hammer & Söhne Auction Archive took part in Bomber Wing(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 a central visible rivet securing the eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round