Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late War Zinc Example Archive the reverse bears a white

the reverse bears a white label signed in black ink

large brass hook and matching strap in black wool on the underside

The order also encompasses two medals: Badge of the Sword (reserved for Non-commissioned officers) and Medal of the Sword (reserved for Underbefäl

In silver wire over Army grey wool backing

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late War Zinc Example Archive the reverse bears a white(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Instituted March 31st, 1942. A textbook example of this award constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, joined together at the base 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 is rivitless as is expected from a late war example, with an integrated