Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction including oxidation of the interior

including oxidation of the interior shell

Berlin 52” on the reverse

Footnote: These glasses were mass produced in two basic varieties: the clear dust protection lenses and the darkened sun protection variety

War Merit Cross Second Class - Bronze gilt

black cotton reinforcing backer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction including oxidation of the interior(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 a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm