Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of adorned by nicely enameled green

adorned by nicely enameled green laurel wreath suspension

When he returned

the admitted to 3rd Northern General Hospital at Sheffield

constructed of a period original length of ribbon affixed to a bronze bar with a horizontal pinback

All as originally worn

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of adorned by nicely enameled green(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 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 48 mm (h),