Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of as well as water spots

as well as water spots on the inside

demonstrating minor soiling throughout the material

constructed of a 18 mm wide silver aluminum bullion embroidered tress

It is unmarked with the exception of a black ink size mark of “57” stamped onto the crown

(Медаль «За оборону Ленинграда»)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach United Republic of as well as water spots(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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 cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a large integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture