Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity the obverse inscribed “Grati Princps

the obverse inscribed “Grati Princps et Patria Franc Imp

green enamel laurel surround denoting military division

“Spartakus”

the reverse with an analogous red enameled medallion bearing a gilt date of “1918”

the reverse with a central raised medallion bearing a maker’s mark of “A

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge certificate_of_authenticity the obverse inscribed “Grati Princps(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud, in turn overlaid by a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 14 mm (w) x 56. 82 mm (h), weighing 33. 7