Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge, By G.h. Osang United Republic of bearing “MALAY PENINSULA” clasp

bearing “MALAY PENINSULA” clasp

Footnote: The Medal of French Gratitude was a French honour medal created on July 13

"Throughout the campaign from 1944 onwards this officer has been commanding a platoon

a long strap fed through the right shoulder strap and joined to a belt around his waist

who could also recommend foreigners for the award

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge, By G.h. Osang United Republic of bearing “MALAY PENINSULA” clasp(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 a single visible rivet securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded