Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold toned with correct replacement ribbon

toned with correct replacement ribbon

measuring 100 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

with worn case of issue

A 1933 Bavarian Day of Youth pin

while the latter demonstrates a consistent patina

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge Hold toned with correct replacement ribbon(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 single visible rivet securing the obverse cloud in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round