Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude 1916 and reverted to the

1916 and reverted to the rank of Gunner at his own request on August 17th

He attested for service on May 10

the reverse centre bears a crowned woman figure holding a spear and shield and is inscribed with “GUERRE PER L’ INDIPENDENZA E L’UNITA D’ITALIA” (WARS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND UNITY OF ITALY)

" The following day

2 mm (w) x 7 mm (h) suspension bar inscribed "RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER"

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude 1916 and reverted to the(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. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm