Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction measuring 84 mm x 43

measuring 84 mm x 43 mm

This type of badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units

light patina from age

The scalloped crossguards match the scabbard fittings in color and condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction measuring 84 mm x 43(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