Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Republic of The lower edge of the

The lower edge of the riza bears an Imperial zolotnik mark indicating that it is composed of 875 silver

slack suspension claw

in bronze gilt metal

Lithuania was certainly SIS work

measuring 53 mm (w) x 85 mm (l)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Republic of The lower edge of the(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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of