Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)

Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)

Since the “Admiral Scheer” was only commissioned in late 1934

In silvered bronze Belgian-made

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a stylized fan with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring retaining a period original tri-fold ribbon

and an overall body length of 690 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Uppingham School (Miscellaneous: 1908-1910)(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, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),