the obverse with central shields bearing a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika and a Falange insignia
the left side of which is marked in black ink with multiple stampings
He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery
but had to be rerouted to the Lazarett in Tauroggen (Feldpost number 42532)
above is the inscription “PASEWALK” and below “21
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold the obverse with central shields(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud, in turn overlaid by a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 14 mm (w) x 56. 82 mm (h), weighing 33. 7