A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction and white enamels

and white enamels

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Silver Grade - Die-stamped silvered metal

1951 to January 15

A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge By Gustav Hermann Osang Of Dresden Auction and white enamelsA 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