the reverse bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a hand-painted initials “A
The snap pockets are Luftwaffe blue enameled
(Орден Октябрьской Революции)
the reverse retaining both attachment prongs emanating from circular baseplates
the cap measures approximately 30 cm (l) x 12 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Late-War Integral Eagle Variant, by G.H. Osang GTRexclude the reverse bearing a central(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by an integral Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a late war