Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Archive the obverse bearing two machine-embroidered

the obverse bearing two machine-embroidered silver-grey chevrons

this cross is accompanied by period paper documentation providing excellent context and provenance

where Crerar managed

measuring 13 mm x 9 mm

Staniatka (Staniątki)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge, by Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metall und Kunststoff Archive the obverse bearing two machine-embroidered(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge emanating from a crimped base and banjo style