Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude the reverse centre bears a

the reverse centre bears a crowned woman figure holding a spear and shield and is inscribed with “GUERRE PER L’ INDIPENDENZA E L’UNITA D’ITALIA” (WARS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND UNITY OF ITALY)

2 mm (w) x 7 mm (h) suspension bar inscribed "RIFLE SHARPSHOOTER"

In 1934 he received a Hindenburg Cross

He studied medicine in Munich

each with a magnetic metal buckle finished in metallic blue

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude the reverse centre bears a(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. 85 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm