a quintessential example of a four-window Version 3 badge in extremely fine condition
measuring 100 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)
with loss of finish and some oxidation evident
maker marked "GP" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
Footnote: The Order of Bernardo O'Higgins was originally created in 1956 as an adjunct to the Order of Merit
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late War Zinc Example Archive a quintessential example of a(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Instituted March 31st, 1942. A textbook example of this award constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, joined together at the base 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 is rivitless as is expected from a late war example, with an integrated