Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive along with a slotted area

along with a slotted area for the Rosette

residue between the arms from cleaning

A First War 180th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - In Browning copper

Badly injured with wounds to the head and leg caused by the flak fire

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue Auction Archive along with a slotted area(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An early quality 1957 version reflective of period wartime insignia, in silvered zinc, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom, topped by a Luftwaffe style German national eagle, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 03 mm (w) x 56. 86 mm (h), weighing