Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Hold S” etched by hand on

S” etched by hand on the edge of the six o’clock arm

It is awarded to the highest personalities

The eagle appears original to the cap and is hand stitched into place

silvered metal cap and red painted mesh grid centre

marked on reverse "JMME & SOHN BERLIN"

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Hold S” etched by hand on(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An oval badge constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with three rivets holding eagle in place visible, maker marked