Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive residue between the arms from

residue between the arms from cleaning

Badly injured with wounds to the head and leg caused by the flak fire

along with a slotted area for the Rosette

mounted to its period original medal bar

with swords and ribbon of military virtue for his deeds in the war against Soviet Russia in 1942

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive residue between the arms from(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An early quality 1957 version reflective of period wartime insignia, in silvered zinc, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom, topped by a Luftwaffe style German national eagle, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 03 mm (w) x 56. 86 mm (h), weighing