Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Province of China A large part of the

A large part of the training regime consisted of assault courses and route marching

measuring 35 mm (w) x 50

the steel pommel designed with a flare end and housing the mortise to receive the rifle

measuring 90 mm (w) x 90 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

measuring 75 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Province of China A large part of the(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered 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 a massive integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture