Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of as a Flying Officer (Observer)

as a Flying Officer (Observer) in 45 Squadron

Accompanied by a Duotang Binder containing: twelve photographs in black and white with a gloss finish (one illustrating Hawkins in uniform

suspended from a double loop suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

Small chip in the white enamels on the reverse left arm on the Grand Cross

and joined Partisan movement in the Summer of 1941

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge United Republic of as a Flying Officer (Observer)(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 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 48 mm (h),