Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive initials scratched into wreath's reverse

initials scratched into wreath's reverse

118 mm x 194 mm

Republic of China twelve-pointed sun insignia in die-stamped aluminum with red

in tact enamels

stamped in black ink with partial stamps inscribed "REU" above "Sohde" on the wrap around portion

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive initials scratched into wreath's reverse(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 but demonstrating the characteristics of