Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Empire: Karl Troop Cross (in

Empire: Karl Troop Cross (in war materials

Sash badge composed of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled pattern

he was appointed Acting Sergeant on May 7th

WILM” for the Berlin-based silver firm

Upon arriving in England

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Ground Assault Badge Newly Listed Empire: Karl Troop Cross (in(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 a single visible rivet securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch