Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction light patina from age

light patina from age

the leather has hardened and other than the blood rotted area

The scalloped crossguards match the scabbard fittings in color and condition

measuring 84 mm x 43 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction light patina from age(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, on top of a cloud from which a lightning bolt is emanating and striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integrated round catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 70 mm (w) x 56. 87 mm (h), weighing 34. 9 grams, in near extremely