Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early-War Example, by Arno Wallpach Newly Listed ) British Army impressed in

) British Army impressed in block capitals

set within a red enameled frame

Michael flew for the Bavarian Schlachtstaffel (Battle Squad) 25

He served with distinction in the Imperial German Army during the First World War

denoting the second award is present at 6 o’clock

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early-War Example, by Arno Wallpach Newly Listed ) British Army impressed in(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of a silvered and toned zink alloy, 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 massive integral catch, unmarked but demonstrating the