Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction 7 General Hospital at St

7 General Hospital at St

most of the bronzed finish has been lost

the ship was funded by the government of New Zealand as a gift to Britain

Colonel (later Sir) Sam Hughes

an otherwise exceptionally well-preserved piece in extremely fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction 7 General Hospital at St(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),