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LW ground assault badge (OS)

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LW ground assault badge (OS)

Reference : MNL258BCDE

Reproduction of the Luftwaffe ground assault badge,
Old silver finish.
Attachment on back.
Manufacturer's markings.

High-quality craftsmanship.
Made in the Philippines.
Registered postage included.

The Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge ( German: Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe ) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Luftwaffe personnel for achievements in ground combat. It was instituted on March 31, 1942 by Commander-in-Chief ( Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe ) Hermann Göring.

The badge, designed by graphic artist and textile designer Sigmund von Weech (1888-1982), depicts a wreath of oak leaves surmounted by a Luftwaffe eagle holding a swastika, flying over a storm cloud, from which a centered flash pierces the ground. The general criterion for the award was participation in three separate combat operations, on different days. Luftwaffe soldiers who already held Heer (German Army) combat reconnaissance badges, such as the General Assault Badge or the Infantry Assault Badge, were required to exchange their badges for the Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge.

As the war progressed, it became necessary to further distinguish soldiers who had already surpassed the award criteria. To this end, on November 10, 1944, Göring introduced four ranks numbered according to the number of combat operations. The new insignia was modified at its base to incorporate the operation number marking each new rank.
2nd level (II. Stufe) for 25 eligible operations
3rd level (III. Stufe) for 50 eligible operations
4th level (IV. Stufe) for 75 eligible operations
5th level (V. Stufe) for 100 eligible operations

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