Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden GTRexclude Belleville -- off-duty -- died

Belleville -- off-duty -- died in Belleville General Hospital on 30-Sept-43

on an unused picture post card measuring 9 x 14cm

at the division command post (Divisions-Gefechtsstand)

Made by Tress & Co

Medical Records and Index Cards

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden GTRexclude Belleville -- off-duty -- diedA fine textbook example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge (Erdkampfabzeichen); in silvered and patinated feinzink; the obverse with a silvered 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 plaint; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked G. H. Osang, Dresden on the