Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity After almost six weeks' treatment

After almost six weeks' treatment at Bath

maker marked “Deschler München”

presenting oxidation on center

light grey cloth backer

As of early February 1944

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity After almost six weeks' treatment(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