A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction Silver Grade - Die-stamped silvered

Silver Grade - Die-stamped silvered metal

1951 to January 15

and white enamels

The Battalion was raised in St

reverse inscribed "DOPOLAVORO FORZE ARMATE" (Dopolavoro Armed Forces) beside the Fascist National Party (PNF) insignia

A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction Silver Grade - Die-stamped silveredA fine textbook example of a Luftwaffe Ground Assault badge (Erdkampfabzeichen); in silvered and patinated feinzink; the obverse with a silvered oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a silvered tombac 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 single rivet; vertical needle style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker