Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Newly Listed Australia (white embroidery on black

Australia (white embroidery on black wool

for peaked cap

maker marked “RZM UM 8” (Assmann & Söhne

The examiner noted in his Personal Service Board Report

military aerial supply line in history

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Newly Listed Australia (white embroidery on black(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