Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of Bund" inside an open-ended wreath

Bund" inside an open-ended wreath

It is unmarked with the exception of a black ink size mark of “57” stamped onto the crown

constructed of a 18 mm wide silver aluminum bullion embroidered tress

the notebook measures 90 mm (w) x 144 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of Bund" inside an open-ended wreath(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a large integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture