Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction both dated 29 January 1942

both dated 29 January 1942

1941 at the age of 83

the Munich coat-or-arms with the Munich child (Münchner Kindl) above surmounted by an eagle with a swastika in its talons

The Royal Order of Sahametrei was instituted in three classes on September 9

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction both dated 29 January 1942(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 cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 37 mm (w) x 56. 71 mm