Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude left arm of the cross

left arm of the cross shows signs of period repair (arm appears to "open" at and was soldered back)

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1943 in Hamilton

1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48 (986084 SJT

Constructed of machine embroidered in green threads with a black swastika

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude left arm of the cross(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, set over top of a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integrated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round integrated catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 70 mm (w)