Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive Republic of China twelve-pointed sun

Republic of China twelve-pointed sun insignia in die-stamped aluminum with red

118 mm x 194 mm

The cap measures 273 mm (l) x 250 mm (w) x 156 mm (h)

This cross is issued around the same time as was Prussian 1813 Iron Cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach Archive Republic of China twelve-pointed sun(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 but demonstrating the characteristics of