A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed The 1st KRRC arrived at

The 1st KRRC arrived at Parkhurst

preliminary document for Close Combat Clasp 1st Grade

Had to go sick this time as (he) could not carry on

marked on reverse with logo of Assmann company

He married Alice Wahrfield

A Second War Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed The 1st KRRC arrived atA textbook example of a mid war manufacture Erdkampfabzeichen (Ground Assault Badge); in silvered and patinated zink; 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 needle style pinback with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; measuring 56. 74 mm x 43. 67 mm;