Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity with vivid colours

with vivid colours

This type of badge was prohibited for wear after 1934

of exceptional quality manufacture

1917 and was posted to the 1st Machine Gun Battalion

1911 (declaration handicap of 10

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity with vivid colours(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, 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 round wire catch, measuring 43. 347 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm (h), weighing 33. 7 grams, in very fine condition.