Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Marie (which was later changed

Marie (which was later changed to his war bride wife

printed in four-colour inks on a thick cream-coloured paper stock

Originally it was to be renamed as the M4

but typical "FLL" made badge

possibly referring to lieutenant general Robert Schlüter (1892–1980)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Marie (which was later changed(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicts an 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 is plain with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.