Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Grave Reference: Q

Grave Reference: Q

under Officer Commanding Bill Barker

40 mm x 36

The cap measures 100 mm x 270 mm

although he was asked to return it the following day

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Grave Reference: Q(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of 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 three rivets; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a rounded catch; measuring 43. 31 mm (w) x 56. 13 mm (h); in overall near very fine