Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction most of the bronzed finish

most of the bronzed finish has been lost

the chains of which are broken

A 16mm miniature in bronzed zinc

Wolletz– 14 February 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction most of the bronzed finish(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),