Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction the chains of which are

the chains of which are broken

7 General Hospital at St

Wolletz– 14 February 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II

A 16mm miniature in bronzed zinc

an otherwise exceptionally well-preserved piece in extremely fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction the chains of which are(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 an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),