Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction the ship was funded by

the ship was funded by the government of New Zealand as a gift to Britain

an otherwise exceptionally well-preserved piece in extremely fine condition

The Germans had not fared any better as of October 14th

47 mm (w) x 54

Wolletz– 14 February 1945) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Auction the ship was funded by(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 an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 08 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h),