Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive added to his desire to

added to his desire to promote the interests of those about him

was allowed to retain the rank of Lieutenant and was later eligible for the Silver War Badge (list 228

Footnote: The dark navy blue ribbon for the Merit Medal was established by Imperial Edict No

measuring 85 mm (w) x 74 mm (h)

all but the DM with safety pin attachments

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive added to his desire to(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom 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 with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),