Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Auction in Brooklyn

in Brooklyn

Lankin was attached to Canadian Corps Company at Kinmel Park Camp for his return to Canada on March 29th

and headquartered in Louisville

an attractive example

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Auction in Brooklyn(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An oval badge constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with three rivets holding eagle in place visible, maker marked