Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude grip with embedded wooden plates

grip with embedded wooden plates

constructed of silver gilt and fine blue

BEAUDRY) Naming is engraved

(MG) / DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE / 14 NOV

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude grip with embedded wooden plates(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, measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 48 mm (h),