Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of 69 mm (w) x 45

69 mm (w) x 45

frayed original ribbon)

30 mm x 37

Light contact and crazing on the upper of the belt and the tab

Medals were produced

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of 69 mm (w) x 45(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a large integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture