Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive the obverse shows a lion

the obverse shows a lion on a shield

the obverse depicting a map of the Sudetenland overlaid by a photograph of A

photo remains in extremely fine condition

His citation reads: "This pilot has completed numerous fighter missions on all of which he has displayed exceptional skill

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive the obverse shows a lion(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 Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm