Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Province of China Soldiers would alter their great

Soldiers would alter their great coats to shorter lengths to prevent the bottoms from dragging through the mud and collecting water

consisting of twelve links presenting as lions passant

92 mm (w) x 61

including a Gold Grade II Class Medal with Swords

An Oak Leaf with Swords clasp

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by J.E. Hammer & Söhne Province of China Soldiers would alter their great(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 a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the physical characteristics