Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Top Example of this type

Top Example of this type

Fresno County

for more training

under Officer Commanding Bill Barker

Grave Reference: Q

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Top Example of this type(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of 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 three rivets; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a rounded catch; measuring 43. 31 mm (w) x 56. 13 mm (h); in overall near very fine