Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed to reward the services and

to reward the services and the merits of faithful civilians and officers

measuring 80 mm (w) x 81 mm (h)

period-altered with the ferrules removed

6 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

With establishment of the SS Division “Prinz Eugen” in 1943

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed to reward the services and(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 crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 40 mm (h),