Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By G.h. Osang United Republic of III Class 1954-1964 (four-piece construction

III Class 1954-1964 (four-piece construction

Canadian silver issue

above a royal crown and within an oak leaf wreath

/ 10 degrees 45 minutes W

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By G.h. Osang United Republic of III Class 1954-1964 (four-piece construction(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 a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked G. H. OSANG, DRESDEN, measuring 42. 67 mm (w)