Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of A Maltese cross in tombak

A Maltese cross in tombak

Lombard took part in the Polish Campaign

WWII Discharge Certificate (dated August 4

such as approaching or entering a burning aircraft in an attempt to rescue trapped victims

Hardwick was attached to the 2nd Regiment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of A Maltese cross in tombak(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of partially silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 40 mm (w) x 56. 18 mm (h),