Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, by “G.H. Osang, Dresden” Province of China was most tactful and kindly

was most tactful and kindly

the lid bearing a gilt inscription of “LUFTWAFFEN-FLIEGERSCHÜTZEN-ABZEICHEN”

measuring 155 mm (w) x 228 mm (h)

Wake County

Footnote: The laborers of this Cologne-based firm who participated in the construction of the Siegfried Line were allegedly given this medal

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, by “G.H. Osang, Dresden” Province of China was most tactful and kindly(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Instituted March 31st, 1942. Constructed of silvered and patinated zinc, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, joined together at the base by a ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, with magnetic vertical pinback and a flat wire catch, marked G. H. Osang, Dresden on the reverse, measuring 42.