Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed It exhibits scattered nips in

It exhibits scattered nips in the fabric on the obverse where previous badges once resided

measuring 4417 mm (w) x 44

(1930-1945 issue)

on a black felt base

They sent a desperate plea to headquarters: "Have exhausted every available reinforcement"

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed It exhibits scattered nips in(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). A unique example of the Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, constructed of a zink base, plated with copper, and finished with a silver coating, 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, the eagle set over a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge