Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1942 and signed in blue

1942 and signed in blue ink by a Hauptmann and the battalion’s Leader

an excellent cross in extremely fine condition

presenting oxidation on center

maker marked “Deschler München”

After almost six weeks' treatment at Bath

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue certificate_of_authenticity 1942 and signed in blue(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An early quality 1957 version reflective of period wartime insignia, in silvered zinc, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom, topped by a Luftwaffe style German national eagle, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 03 mm (w) x 56. 86 mm (h), weighing