Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold obverse illustrating crossed hammers

obverse illustrating crossed hammers

on fine period sash

Germany (Wurttemberg)

1939-1945 Star (296641 C

07 mm (w) x 30

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold obverse illustrating crossed hammers(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud and striking the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a single visible rivet securing the obverse eagle in place, with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire