Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue GTRexclude surface wear on the MLSM

surface wear on the MLSM 2nd Class

measuring 32 mm (w) x 118 mm (h) overall)

each constructed of cardboard-reinforced forest green wool

the son of General John MacNeil Walter

blackened leather construction boots

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, Early 1957 Issue GTRexclude surface wear on the MLSM(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