Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude two on ribbons numbered '15424'

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The Werkscharen were established in February 1935 and were to act as the NSDAP’s "watch-dog" in industrial factories

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude two on ribbons numbered '15424'(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, 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, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 43. 347 mm (w) x 56. 73 mm (h), weighing 33. 7 grams, in very fine condition.