Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Auction illustrating the flag of the

illustrating the flag of the United Kingdom in the centre

as well as the Knight’s Cross

bronze insignia bearing the Belgian lion backed by a "V" (Victory) within a shield affixed to the front panel of the brass base

(Sold with Expert Evaluation/Guarantee

Jean Chapman of Toronto

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Auction illustrating the flag of the(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud and striking the ground, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 54 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm