Original German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge - Unmarked - Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe Other European Militaria The later models also introduced

The later models also introduced coated optics (like this example) to reduce glare

This is the correct inspector mark for this maker code as well

and ultimately the SS

when Germany broke the Non-aggression pact and launched Operation Barbarossa

The other side of the guard shows a lovely Federal Eagle with banners and lances in the background

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge - Unmarked - Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe Other European Militaria The later models also introducedOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very good condition war time production German WWII Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge badge in zinc, with the eagle as a separate cast piece that was later soldered on (not riveted like early examples). It looks to be made from zinc with a silver wash on the wreath, and eagle, which are still quite shiny. The cloud and lightning bolt had had an oxide wash after the silver, so they are a darker color. The