Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Footnote: These glasses were mass

Footnote: These glasses were mass produced in two basic varieties: the clear dust protection lenses and the darkened sun protection variety

with standard buckram backing on reverse

and Medical Personnel (yellow

black cotton reinforcing backer

1914 to May 14

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Footnote: These glasses were mass(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. 05 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm