WW2 German The Ground Assault Luftwaffe Original Badge Pin
The Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (German: Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Luftwaffe personnel for achievement in ground combat. It was instituted on 31 March 1942 by the commander-in-chief (Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe) Hermann Göring.
Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe. 5th grade of the Ground Assault Badge. Military personnel of the Luftwaffe.
The general criteria for its presentation was the participation in three separate combat operations on separate days. As the war progressed it became necessary to further distinguish those soldiers who had already exceeded the awarding criteria. To accomplish this distinction four numbered grades were introduced on 10 November 1944 based on the number of combat operations. Stufe for 25 eligible operations.
Stufe for 50 eligible operations. Stufe for 75 eligible operations. Stufe for 100 eligible operations.
The item "WW2 German The Ground Assault Luftwaffe Original Badge Pin" is in sale since Sunday, October 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Reproductions\Germany". The seller is "robwachesloveknives" and is located in Peekskill, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.