Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach GTRexclude the RCAF high command deemed

the RCAF high command deemed it essential to build up the pool of qualified personnel needed to make the BCATP work and achieve its ambitious goals

bearing a double-sided machine-embroidered narrow black Cross Pattée

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

discharge the duties of said office

one of two screws remaining in the base

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, by Arno Wallpach GTRexclude the RCAF high command deemed(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and toned 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, on top of 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 but demonstrating the characteristics of