Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive The orange synthetic grip is

The orange synthetic grip is smooth

A 1932 Kyffhäuser 4

A First War 180th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - In Browning copper

along with a slotted area for the Rosette

Badly injured with wounds to the head and leg caused by the flak fire

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive The orange synthetic grip is(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