GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE GROUND ASSAULT BADGE -
This is a WWII German ground assault badge. It was issued to Luftwaffe personnel in recognition of combat action in the
front lines in the ground, as opposed to action in the air like pilots and aircraft crewmen.
The criteria for earning the award consisted of being engaged in combat for a minimum of 3 days. Actions could include
defending an air base, launching assaults on enemy positions, etc.
The badge was authorized on March 31st 1942. It was presented in a box. A document was given with the award.
The badge is of two piece construction. The design consists of an oval shape wreath with a Luftwaffe eagle attached to
the upper portion of the oval via use of a pin (which is visible in the reverse photo). The eagle has the wings fully
extended, it is guilded and faces to the right. The eagle is clutching a swastika and is imposed over a cloud. A
lightning bolt is shooting downward from the cloud. Its tip touches the bottom of the wreath and it is in the shape of
an arrowhead.
The design of the badge consists of an oval shaped wreath with an eagle in flight on the upper section.
A cloud is placed under the eagle. A lightning bolt is shooting off from the cloud.
A swastika is placed at the talons of the eagle.
A vertical pin
was provided as a means to attach the badge to the
tunic.
The pin would be passed through loops (Two or more) that were sewn to the chest area of the jacket.
The manufacturer's
markings
were placed on the back of the badge. The markings read R.K.
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A picture of the back revelas three rivets which are used to attach the eagle to the main body.
This award is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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