Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Upon arrival in Europe

Upon arrival in Europe

with a golden double-looped ring for suspension

was to be Acting Corporal effective April 28

Canadian Forces' Decoration

stating that he had three months' previous service with the U

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Upon arrival in Europe(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a gilt Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 67 mm (w) x 56. 12 mm