Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive accompanied by a metal banner

accompanied by a metal banner rod measuring 596

Haynes RCASC) rim additionally impressed "R"

needle marked with "Star" mark

measuring 126 mm (w) x 42 mm (h))

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive accompanied by a metal banner(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 a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch