Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude disembarking on 18 Dec 1950

disembarking on 18 Dec 1950 with the 2nd Bn

in 835 Silver (gilded)

Constructed of grey and silver machine embroidery on a dark grey wool background

with his rank upon retirement being Chief Petty Office 1st Class

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude disembarking on 18 Dec 1950(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid at the top by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, above 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. 46 mm (w) x 56. 59 mm (h), weighing 33. 7 grams, minor