Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Army Distinguished Service Medal -

Army Distinguished Service Medal - Bronze and navy blue enamels

"National Company")

advanced to captain in 1909

A 1939 Gau Weser-Ems Sommer-Sonnenwende badge

Originally it was to be renamed as the M4

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge, 1957 Reissue Auction Army Distinguished Service Medal -(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse depicts an 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 is plain with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.