Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction near mint condition with minimal

near mint condition with minimal soiling

an otherwise exceptionally well-preserved piece in extremely fine condition

A 16mm miniature in bronzed zinc

Colonel (later Sir) Sam Hughes

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction near mint condition with minimal(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),