Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive minor tarnishing and wear of

minor tarnishing and wear of enamels evident

His most significant work was aiding in the breaking of the Japanese Code

the obverse shows a lion on a shield

Shortly after his recovery

the centre of the cap band features an additional embroidered Captain General’s insignia

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive minor tarnishing and wear of(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 an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm