Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive during Operation Dragoon

during Operation Dragoon

fronted by a silvered aluminum wreath surrounding a cockade

arriving on February 25

Observer Badge (in die-stamped silvered and gilt bronze with red and white enamels

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive during Operation Dragoon(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. 05 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm