Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Archive 43mm x 58 mm inclusive

43mm x 58 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

measuring 22 mm

whose awards include German Diesel Gold Medal but most importantly

marked with the logo of maker Karl Wurster

in addition to some oxidation of the metal

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Archive 43mm x 58 mm inclusive(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud and striking the ground, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 54 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm