Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Auction had ambitions of becoming Commander-in-Chief

had ambitions of becoming Commander-in-Chief himself of the entire military

Following a successful push by the Canadians through Arelux in late April

horse and cart etc

Bronze gilt with navy blue enamels

He noted in his diary that he played duets with the German Crown Prince in 1910

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge, By Metall Und Kunststoff Auction had ambitions of becoming Commander-in-Chief(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). An oval badge constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground, the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with three rivets holding eagle in place visible, maker marked