Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed measuring 80 mm (w) x

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

period-altered with the ferrules removed

6 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

with an arm length of 525 mm

consisting of three rows of interwoven twisted bullion threads around a white fabric core

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed measuring 80 mm (w) x(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),