Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Republic of along with a loop sewn

along with a loop sewn in place at the collar for hanging the blouse from a hook

The Knights Commander’s insignia is identical to the Kings Grand Officer

Construction began in 1900 and lasted for eight years

on original bow style ribbon

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Republic of along with a loop sewn(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 a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire