Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, C. 1944 Auction Archive Knight (1910-1913)

Knight (1910-1913)

Type 3 (1915 Issue): Second Grade

Some of Berdan's inventions included the Berdan rifle (a repeating rifle) and the Berdan center fire primer

It was the only Canadian regiment to be both formed and disbanded overseas

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, C. 1944 Auction Archive Knight (1910-1913)(Luftwaffe Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain, with a vertical wire pinback, an integrated hinge, and an integrated catch; measuring 42. 17 mm (w) x 55. 35 mm (h); weighing 29. 3 grams; in overall fine condition.