Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of each arm composed of clusters

each arm composed of clusters of individual rays

rectangular-framed ribbon suspension

Lombard took part in the Polish Campaign

Hardwick was attached to the 2nd Regiment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of each arm composed of clusters(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of partially silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, overlaid by a silvered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 40 mm (w) x 56. 18 mm (h),