Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden certificate_of_authenticity 3 mm x 27 mm

3 mm x 27 mm inclusive of its gilt dual arms suspension)

Footnote: Established in 1915 as exclusively an aviation award

superimposed on cream colored swastika

72 mm x 101 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

near better than very fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden certificate_of_authenticity 3 mm x 27 mmA fine textbook example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge (Erdkampfabzeichen); in silvered and patinated feinzink; the obverse with a silvered oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plaint; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked G. H. Osang, Dresden on the