Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive First patch with the three

First patch with the three red stripes on the shield in red embroidery

remaining smooth and relatively supple for its age

Scratching is evident to the blade

In 1907 he was promoted to Colonel General in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction Archive First patch with the three(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, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm