Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Republic of 34 mm (w) x 81

34 mm (w) x 81

measuring 40 mm (w) x 5 mm (h)

within a silvered border bisected by a black enameled band

He was treated for Plurisy (an inflammation of the pleura

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Republic of 34 mm (w) x 81(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 barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Arbeitsgemeinschaft