Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive mounted to its period original

mounted to its period original medal bar

residue between the arms from cleaning

The orange synthetic grip is smooth

1888 in Wimbledon

A 1932 Kyffhäuser 4

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive mounted to its period original(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An early quality 1957 version reflective of period wartime insignia, in silvered zinc, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom, topped by a Luftwaffe style German national eagle, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 03 mm (w) x 56. 86 mm (h), weighing