multiple contact marks and scratches evident on the exterior
marked on the reverse “TH” for SA-Gruppe Thuringen
maker marked "GP" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
numbered "208" in pencil on the bottom
Footnote: The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins was originally created in 1956 as an adjunct to the Order of Merit
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late War Zinc Example Archive multiple contact marks and scratches(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Instituted March 31st, 1942. A textbook example of this award constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, joined together at the base 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 is rivitless as is expected from a late war example, with an integrated