Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity Scuffed exterior with contact marks

Scuffed exterior with contact marks and paint chipping

maker marked “6” and marked ""GES

He is stationed at 1st Canadian Divisional Headquarters Sub

The front has a vertical row of five silvered metal buttons with pebbled uppers sewn in place on the right side

(strap is magnetic because of the flat iron insert in the center of the boards)

Germany. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity Scuffed exterior with contact marks(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze and silvered tombac; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; unmarked; measuring 42. 98 mm (w) x 55. 86 mm (h); weighing 37. 6 grams; with some of its original silver