Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each measuring 38 mm (w)

each measuring 38 mm (w) x 125 mm (l)

on a dark blue wool base

The latter part of 1918 would see McTurk incurring illnesses

1915 and posted to the Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital at Shorncliffe on June 27th

The latter consist of a black wool base

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each measuring 38 mm (w)(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, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 48 mm (h),