Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction with two tongues on reverse

with two tongues on reverse

magnetic metal core with a dark blue wool backer

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a stylized fan with an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring retaining a period original tri-fold ribbon

a Württemberg Military Merit Medal in Silver

Feldgrau wool on the underside of each shoulder board (slightly mismatched colour)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction with two tongues on reverse(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),