Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Province of China including a black-and-white studio portrait

including a black-and-white studio portrait of Darré

the reverse bearing an etched institution date of “16

original folded ribbon with ring sewn in place

measuring 35 mm (w) x 50

measuring 75 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Province of China including a black-and-white studio portrait(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered 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 massive integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture