Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Archive one is maker marked "STOKES

one is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" on the reverse

his military service on page 12

marked with the logo of maker Karl Wurster

in addition to some oxidation of the metal

43mm x 58 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Late-War Ground Assault Badge Archive one is maker marked "STOKES(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated feinzink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a stylized lightning bolt emanating from a cloud and striking the ground, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 54 mm (w) x 56. 76 mm