Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Hold Afghanistan

Afghanistan

maker marked on reverse Meyer Inc

C” and “835” on the interior of the ring

An award of the “Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer” (Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918) to Joseph Bock

Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Hold Afghanistan(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered metal alloy; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain; vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 43. 08 mm (w) x 57. 09 mm (h); weighing 35. 5 grams; in overall mint condition.