Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold 36 mm (w) x 43

36 mm (w) x 43

with wrapping paper

but had to be rerouted to the Lazarett in Tauroggen (Feldpost number 42532)

with two aluminium rank pips

above is the inscription “PASEWALK” and below “21

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold 36 mm (w) x 43(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud, in turn overlaid by a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 14 mm (w) x 56. 82 mm (h), weighing 33. 7