Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge United Republic of " and numbered "No 48677"

" and numbered "No 48677"

A First War Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 - Silver frame

very rare Austrian Imperial Air Force squadron badge

60 mm x 89 mm inclusive of the wreath suspension

Mounted on a Field made suspension to accommodate neck ribbon

Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge United Republic of " and numbered "No 48677"(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze and silvered tombac; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 42. 98 mm (w) x 55. 86 mm (h); weighing 37. 6 grams; with some of its original silver