A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Archive Variation 1 - 1940's issue

Variation 1 - 1940's issue

then transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

A 1939 NSBO “Nur die Arbeit Adelt” Gladebach Fahnenweihe badge

the Red Air Force could not possibly have that many aircraft

in fair condition overall

A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Archive Variation 1 - 1940's issueA textbook example of a mid war manufacture Erdkampfabzeichen (Ground Assault Badge); in silvered and patinated zink; the obverse with an 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 plain, with a vertical needle style pinback with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; measuring 56. 74 mm x 43. 67 mm;