Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity with a ribbed border and

with a ribbed border and smooth edge

1916 from elements of No

Under the pressure of the Germans

on a maroon felt base

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity with a ribbed border and(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