Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff United Republic of marked 800 below catch

marked 800 below catch

achieving the ranks of Sergeant and Flight Sergeant

measures 18 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

silvered silver

He did several patrols off the Norwegian coast

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff United Republic of marked 800 below catch(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