Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Army Distinguished Service Medal -

Army Distinguished Service Medal - Bronze and navy blue enamels

when he was struck off strength on proceeding overseas to the 4th Canadian Division in France on September 21

Originally it was to be renamed as the M4

"National Company")

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Army Distinguished Service Medal -(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicts an 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 is plain with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.