Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed The wrap is close by

The wrap is close by an array of eight black bakelite buttons on the right breast flap meeting a corresponding array of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

at allow the bow to be fastened to the shirt

which was also attended by top-ranking Allied officers

and the institution year “1941”

measuring 22 mm x 9 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed The wrap is close by(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud and striking the ground, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 54 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm