Strachan was promoted to Lance Corporal without pay
the reverse with an inscription of “FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV” with dates “1848-1849”
GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON ENGd" on their reverses
as was documented in the London Gazette of June 23
An Original Photo of GrossDeutschland Division - 8 x 11
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Strachan was promoted to Lance(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid at the top by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 46 mm (w) x 56. 59 mm (h), weighing 33. 7 grams, minor